Hello LATECH Im the one with the battery draing when distrabution(under hood fuses) wire is conneccted. the truck is a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. I pulled the neg. wire off, used a digital meter as you suggested and I still have power going through the fuse buss bar. I'm just wondering after reading all the posts today ifby chance could it be a ground wire? The reason I ask this is, one would think if neg is removed- there shoud be no reading. I could proubably expain this better if you could call me at (616)514-7096 Im not sure where you are located but I'm in Michigan so dont worry bout the time....right now thats all i got going for me lol Name is Paul or Kaci may answer. Just tell her what its about. It would be greatly appreciated Thanks