Alternator pulling battery draw

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Carbajal73

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I have a draw 2.5amp when I disconnect regulator from alternator it goes away. So I got a new alternator and same thing. Any help
 

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I have a draw 2.5amp when I disconnect regulator from alternator it goes away. So I got a new alternator and same thing. Any help
play with the key switch and see what it does , like every position
 

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I have a draw 2.5amp when I disconnect regulator from alternator it goes away. So I got a new alternator and same thing. Any help
Make sure terminal 1 and terminal 2 aren't flipped. When you say disconnected the regulator I'm assuming you mean the 2 wire plug on the alternator. Terminal 1 should only have power key on engine off,terminal 2 is 12v constant.
 
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