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Determine vehicle electric load and amps used

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mrexp21

Automotive
Aug 3, 2013
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Using which device or method, I could calculate and determine total electrical loads and amps used in a vehicle ?
 
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Depending on the accuracy you need, something like this?

With all lights and accessories on, and the engine off, a clamp around a battery cable would indicate everything except the ignition etc and ECU.

Running, the big alterrnator wire might tell the tale.
 
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