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Re: 2.6 amp parasitic draw from alternator?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 9/9/2008 2 Replies

If you look at the ripple voltage at the battery with a scope you will see if you have a bad diode. Fast check and easy to hook up. Stress the output with as much load as you can and the problem diode will show itself. Login to read more.

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