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Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 6:12 pm
by Chris GTO TT
Yeah it sounds pretty good once you really dip into the throttle but you have to get above 3500 rpm for it to wake up volume wise.
Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Fri May 08, 2020 12:10 am
by Chris GTO TT
[quote=""stealthee""]Run a parasitic draw test and/or put a maintainer on it.[/quote]
Hooked up the multimeter today and it seems like it is drawing almost 3 amps just sitting
Seems like a fairly common issue with these trucks from the search I did.
Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Fri May 08, 2020 1:53 am
by vr4
Gotta wait for everything to shut down. Not sure about newer stuff but for years Ford's didn't shut the gem module down for 45 minutes. You can watch the meter and see the draw go from over an amp to about .015 right as 45 minutes hits.
Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Fri May 08, 2020 2:22 am
by Duck Vader
I like my magnaflow for what it's worth. Some drone at certain rpms but very mild and usually really quiet until you get on it.
Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Fri May 08, 2020 2:40 am
by Chris GTO TT
[quote=""vr4""]Gotta wait for everything to shut down. Not sure about newer stuff but for years Ford's didn't shut the gem module down for 45 minutes. You can watch the meter and see the draw go from over an amp to about .015 right as 45 minutes hits.[/quote]
So do I leave the multimeter connected and on for 45+ minutes and then check?
Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Fri May 08, 2020 3:35 am
by vr4
[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]So do I leave the multimeter connected and on for 45+ minutes and then check?[/quote]
Yes. Connect the meter in series (how I assume you're doing it) in addition to a jumper wire so the meter can turn off.
With mine I haven't had a problem but some meters will open the circuit when you turn it back on. That resets the timer.
Anyways with jumper connected make sure meter is on and reading (probably 0), disconnect jumper wire being sure not to disturb meter connections. You'll see your reading at that point.
Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Fri May 08, 2020 3:37 am
by vr4
Oh. And muffler delete that bad bitch. Long tubes and a supercharger. You'll love it
Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Fri May 08, 2020 9:27 am
by DCIV
[quote=""vr4""]Oh. And muffler delete that bad bitch. Long tubes and a supercharger. You'll love it[/quote]
At first I was like yes....then I was like....that escalated quickly....then I agreed you will love it.
Coop
Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Fri May 08, 2020 2:31 pm
by Chris GTO TT
I'll let you guys PayPal me the money for that set up.
Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Fri May 08, 2020 2:37 pm
by aaronatstate
[quote=""vr4""]Oh. And muffler delete that bad bitch. Long tubes and a supercharger. You'll love it[/quote]
Before you do this, just swap in the GT500 supercharged 5.2L and dual clutch transmission!
Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Fri May 08, 2020 9:31 pm
by Chris GTO TT
I'm about 90% sure this is my problem as I don't get the key in ignition chime...
https://youtu.be/gCMyEHaDZqM
Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Fri May 08, 2020 9:45 pm
by ChargerX3
Truck don’t start?
Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Fri May 08, 2020 9:53 pm
by Chris GTO TT
It's draining the battery enough cause it to not start after a day or so.
I actually had to jump it at noon today when I was at the office for something.
Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Fri May 08, 2020 10:41 pm
by ChargerX3
That sucks. Strong drain.
Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 12:03 am
by DCIV
Damn. Trade it in.
Coop
Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 12:25 am
by ChargerX3
Check...mate.

Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 12:30 am
by stealthee
Is it the original battery? If so its probably on its last legs. I had to replace the Lancer's battery last winter. It made it 8 years so I couldn't complain too much I guess.
Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 12:53 am
by Chris GTO TT
[quote=""stealthee""]Is it the original battery? If so its probably on its last legs. I had to replace the Lancer's battery last winter. It made it 8 years so I couldn't complain too much I guess.[/quote]
Stickers and everything on it makes me think it's newer.
Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 11:47 am
by aaronatstate
[quote=""Chris GTO TT""]Stickers and everything on it makes me think it's newer.[/quote]
Brand of battery, and how old?
Wife used to source batteries for Wal-mart, and their BEST battery is only guaranteed to last 3 years, and their entry level battery is only guaranteed to last a year.
Re: Truck Yeah!
Posted: Sat May 09, 2020 3:39 pm
by Chris GTO TT
Motorcraft, but I don't see a sticker with a date on it.