Still, another problem...will it ever end?
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 375
Likes: 0
From: Palm Bay FL
Still, another problem...will it ever end?
Why did I open my mouth?
I thought I was done with fixing problems
What is the stock max current draw for an ’82 Corvette at rest (no key in the ignition)?
Now that I have the '82 running again, I decided to look for more problems...stupid me. I’ve measured the battery current at 75mA while the car is at rest. I assume this is way too much. My aftermarket alarm system is drawing 13mA of the current and the courtesy light circuit is drawing 50mA (should be almost nothing with doors shut and dome light switch off). The courtesy light bulbs are not lit but, when I remove all the bulbs, the current draw is reduced by 50mA. Looking at the wiring diagram, it appears to be a "leaky" courtesy light delay timer module…what does it look like and where the heck is this thing?
I thought I was done with fixing problems
What is the stock max current draw for an ’82 Corvette at rest (no key in the ignition)?
Now that I have the '82 running again, I decided to look for more problems...stupid me. I’ve measured the battery current at 75mA while the car is at rest. I assume this is way too much. My aftermarket alarm system is drawing 13mA of the current and the courtesy light circuit is drawing 50mA (should be almost nothing with doors shut and dome light switch off). The courtesy light bulbs are not lit but, when I remove all the bulbs, the current draw is reduced by 50mA. Looking at the wiring diagram, it appears to be a "leaky" courtesy light delay timer module…what does it look like and where the heck is this thing?
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 375
Likes: 0
From: Palm Bay FL
Originally Posted by big_G
The courtesy light timer is taped to the wiring harness, behind the glove-box. White, or yellow by now, 2x2x1/2 inches...
Thanks big_G
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 375
Likes: 0
From: Palm Bay FL
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
pull the fuse from the ram power lead of the ECM, it's above the battery, orange wire w/ inline fuse holder. See how much amps the ECM draws (honestly I wouldn't know, never tested it)
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 9,206
Likes: 17
From: Sewell NJ
I was all done mine until last week when the blower went out. And I looked at the fresh paint that shrunk and needs color sanding again. And that #4 body mount bracket on the right side that's rotted. And that wiring harness that's seen better days. And those interior panels that don't quite fit right................. But everythings fixed!!!!! 
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 792
Likes: 1
From: Louisiana, It's Always Party Time!
Tried to warn ya! 
Seriously though, if you fixed everything, then you'd probably take the car for granted. The C3 gods won't let that happen so they let things break at the worst possible time. Good luck with it and don't let it get you down.
Jay
Seriously though, if you fixed everything, then you'd probably take the car for granted. The C3 gods won't let that happen so they let things break at the worst possible time. Good luck with it and don't let it get you down.
Jay