Posted April 23, 20222 yr comment_639639 I have a .5A draw. Pulled all fuses one at a time Alternator and starter have been professionally rebuilt . Replaced voltage regulator which I thought was the issue . It clicks when connecting the battery cable . Old one and the new one . It also gets warm . 2 bad regulators ? When I pull the field plug it quits So my white 12v from the starter is intact . I have 12v at the plug for the regulator ( solid white ) I have continuity from the WB at the regulator to the WB at the field plug . That makes me think the regulator is not supplying the 12v at the plug . Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67429-parasite-drag-on-battery/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 23, 20222 yr comment_639642 It sounds like the voltage regulator. I ditched the externally regulated alternator on the 240Z so long ago, I don't remember if there was a clicking sound when I plugged it in (last replaced in 1995). On the 260Z I only unplugged it once and never plugged it back in. They shouldn't be getting warm, though. The 0.5A draw is pretty strong. I bet it goes away with the regulator unplugged. It looks like you are running a points style VR. Have you opened it up and tried to adjust it per the FSM? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67429-parasite-drag-on-battery/#findComment-639642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 23, 20222 yr Author comment_639651 On 4/23/2022 at 10:24 PM, SteveJ said: It sounds like the voltage regulator. I ditched the externally regulated alternator on the 240Z so long ago, I don't remember if there was a clicking sound when I plugged it in (last replaced in 1995). On the 260Z I only unplugged it once and never plugged it back in. They shouldn't be getting warm, though. The 0.5A draw is pretty strong. I bet it goes away with the regulator unplugged. It looks like you are running a points style VR. Have you opened it up and tried to adjust it per the FSM? I thought about ditching this older style with an internally regulated style - but his electrical needs were so low . what’s the chance of having two bad regulators - that’s what’s weird . I don’t have a FSM . Maybe see if my Hanes has any info . Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67429-parasite-drag-on-battery/#findComment-639651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 23, 20222 yr comment_639653 Any chance it's the alternator? It's the other "new" part. Not sure what the path would be. Unplug the T plug and see what happens. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67429-parasite-drag-on-battery/#findComment-639653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 24, 20222 yr Author comment_639659 On 4/23/2022 at 11:53 PM, Zed Head said: Any chance it's the alternator? It's the other "new" part. Not sure what the path would be. Unplug the T plug and see what happens. The drain stops when I pull the T plug . I can make the regulator click by removing and installing the T plug . Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67429-parasite-drag-on-battery/#findComment-639659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 24, 20222 yr comment_639661 On 4/24/2022 at 12:45 AM, madkaw said: The drain stops when I pull the T plug . I can make the regulator click by removing and installing the T plug . That would tell me there's a problem with the alternator. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67429-parasite-drag-on-battery/#findComment-639661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 24, 20222 yr Author comment_639662 On 4/24/2022 at 12:49 AM, SteveJ said: That would tell me there's a problem with the alternator. Well back to the shop with it Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/67429-parasite-drag-on-battery/#findComment-639662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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