With the main switch off the lights will still operate so it isn't a
complete disconnect. You should get an ammeter and see how much current is
being drawn when 'everything is off'. Then you may get a clue.
Best of luck,
-=-
----- Original Message -----
From: "ygmir" <ygmir@onemain.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2001 12:41 PM
Subject: [MV] power switch, M35
> Hi all,
> Call me dumb, but, doesn't the main power switch,(the lever near the
engine
> kill switch), turn off ALL power to the truck and accessories? It seems I
> still get a little spark when hooking up the batteries even though I have
> that switch and the light controlls off. I bought new batteries for my
> deuce, and am trying to make sure they were bad and not something draining
> internally. Could there be a capacitor or something charging initially
that
> creates the draw, or, do I have an electrical problem?
> Any ideas are appreciated.
> Henry
> MVPA 22136
> M35A2
> M35A2-C
> M200
> M105
> M?? Coot
> M?? forklift
>
>
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