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« on: 26 August 2016, 00:05:09 »
I have a what they call a clamp meter, literally open the jaw type and it will measure the amps flowing thru a wire (usually a main battery wire) without any disconnection required.
If you have a multimeter with an amps setting, this can be used but you have to connect the meter in series ( remove the battery clamp and place the meter wires between the terminal and the clamp)
A word of caution thou as most multi meters have an internal fuse of 10 A which is a nuisance to change if you inadvertantly exceed that current.
As mentioned by others, the vehicle should "sleep" after a certain period and the current draw drop to a respectable .00something level. If it doesent, find the circuit at fault by pulling fuses one at a time till you find the current drawing circuit.
Late night ramble so forgive me if not all clear.
