Parasitic power draw from interior cabin fuse #27 circuit

KNIGHTSCHARIOTS

MEMBER
2001 FORD ESCAPE
3.0L
V6
4WD
AUTOMATIC
312,000 MILES

Tested for parasitic drain in circuit with negative battery cable finding 0.10 Amps. Further diagnosis finding btn#2 at battery junction box removed fuse removed brings amps to 0.00. Also fuse #27 in cabin fuse box when removed also brings amperage draw to 0.00 amps. I'm showing #27 10amp fuse controls : GEM, Audio, Cluster, Interior lamp, Map lamp, Cargo lamp, . My question is, how do I find which item is causing the power drain and how to test each item in circuit? A huge thank you to all mechanics and 2CarPros and owners for your help and assistance you don't get enough praise or thanks for what you do. Thank you all! JJ

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
108,375 POSTS

Hi,

If the draw stops when you remove the interior fuse, then the problem is after that fuse and not between the two mentioned.

I looked up the fuse number to confirm what fuse 27 powers. Take a look below at pic 1. Pic 2 shows fuse 27, just to confirm.

Here is what I suggest: I would disconnect one component at a time. For example; disconnect the radio and see if that changes things. If it doesn't, disconnect the instrument cluster, lamps, and other components powered by this fuse. If you remove a bulb, it opens the circuit and will help narrow things down for you.

Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

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