When testing a truck that has a parasitic draw of 2.5 amps, what is the BEST next step?

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APull fuses one at a time while monitoring amperage
BReplace the battery
CReplace the alternator
DDisconnect the negative battery cable when parked

✓ Correct answer: A. Pull fuses one at a time while monitoring amperage A parasitic draw of 2.5 amps is excessive and will quickly drain the battery. The best next step is to pull fuses one at a time while monitoring the amperage to isolate which circuit is causing the excessive draw.

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