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Old 04-08-2013, 02:22 PM   #5 (permalink)
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All of this is measured by disconnecting the positive battery cable and inserting an ammeter, then multiply by 12 to get Watts.

Car draws 0.18A = 2W just sitting there, from remote door locks to security to radio memory and other stuff.
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