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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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Current drains?
I have a question for you guys.
Has anyone ever measured the current draw for the glow plugs, intake heater, starter, and fuel bowl heater?
 
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Old Oct 10, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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I never did, but I just bumped you back to the top.
 
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Has anyone ever tested theirs?
 
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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GP's drop my amps from 13.5 down to about 11..this is why i went to 15 amp stancer..the 12 amp i got only last 3 months 2 winters ago.. the 15 amp has been in place ever since with no trouble...the live side should be the same as the batts...

early 99's have no IAH..cant help you there..
 
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I think you mean Volts, not amps, correct?
 
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I think you mean Volts, not amps, correct?
you are correct...me bad
 
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