Hey everybody, Im working on a 1988 Civic Ef Std, Im diagnosing a parasitic draw. I have a multimeter and have it hooked up between the negitive terminal on the battery and the negitive battery lead. While the car is off and the key out with the door closed it will read .16ma. But, while the door is open, it will read around 130ma. I took out the fuse for the interior light/cigarette lighter but im stilling getting a high draw when the door is open. The car does have an aftermarket stereo but ive unplugged it at the harness and it seems to not be the cause of the draw. Anyone have any ideas?

 

If you have auto locks on your doors check the wiring, alarm system, or you can check the door beeper. There shouldn't be much to a door opening. Maybe one of the speaker wires is grounding out at the hinge, or wires touching. Not sure man, never had the issue. Good luck