MJM

So now I’m stumped. I pulled the connector from the ignition switch and I am still showing 0.180 amp draw. I tried the mA setting on my meter and it is 0.00. I will try another meter since that might mean the mA fuse is blown on that meter.

With the help of a large screwdriver I was finally able to pry that stuck tilt lever out, didn’t even break it! Now I just have to trace the wire from the ignition switch back to a connector. Everything in there is taped together so I need to be careful and not slice anything. Then I can re run the test and confirm it’s the switch.

Thanks. Working in that now, but I can’t for life of me get the tilt lever to pop out of the column which is making it difficult to remove the lower cover and access the connector.

Ok.....where do I get to the connector for the ignition switch? Will this cause any problems with the factory alarm or anti theft stuff?

Thank you for the response. I wish I had someone here who enjoyed this as much as you do! I drove the truck for around 45 minutes then parked it in my driveway. Popped the hood (underhood light already disconnected) and placed the meter in line between the negative battery terminal and the negative cable. Things woke up and I saw above 1 amp, then down to half an amp then down to 0.180 after awhile. I left it that way for several hours and it was still 0.180. I individually pulled every fuse, relay, and fusible link in the underhood block as well as the block on the driver’s end of the dash. The draw stayed at 0.180 except for when I pulled the fusible link for Ign A. I can do it all again tomorrow, what should I try next?

Thanks for the response. This is a constant draw while sitting in my driveway without any people clicking their fobs or anything like that. I’ve sat there and watched it while enjoying a cigar and a drink, no surges up or down......just 0.18 amps all day long.

Hello, I have a 2004 Z71 Suburban that kills the battery after a few days with no use. Battery is relatively fresh, alternator charges fine, already pulled the OnStar fuse and the radio fuse. I measured the draw on the battery with the vehicle off and everything to sleep and it is 0.18 amps. I individually pulled every fuse, relay, and fusible link and when I pulled Ignition A the draw went to 0.00. My local mechanic won’t do ignition work and the dealership is backed up for weeks. Any ideas on how to fix this? thanks!