electrical battery drain

[khan0165]

I have an 83 GP, with an analog clock and alarm system. If the car sits for more than a few days, the battery gets drained. I've stopped using the alarm system for this reason, but my clock still runs.

I've heard from a few people that these clocks are known for this issue. Is this the only problem? If not, what else should I look for?

How do I disconnect the clock?

Thanks!

 

[custom442]

Well the clock can run all the time, but it's not enough to drain your battery if it's at full charge. My guess is just a small analog clock would take at least a few weeks to drain your battery. Sounds like you have a problem somewhere else, and it's likely a short or something is staying hot that shouldn't. First step is to take your clock out, then start checking all your hot wires with a test light or multimeter-- start with your largest ones (starter/solenoid/alternator/dist. etc) then work to the smaller interior ones

I had a burnt wire in my A pillar that was running hot all the time, it was making a circuit with the grounded body and would drain the battery in a few days. It could be something like that, only way to find out is to start checking wires

 

[khan0165]

Those are helpful tips,

I' tried today to disconnect that stupid clock, and got lost and overwhelmed by all the wires... any hints to where I should look for this?

Thanks!