Battery/Electrical Problem

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Rev - that makes perfect sense. That is my next project - to do just that. Just to clarify the problem as it is now...with the postiive cable removed from the battery and the negative attached - when I put the light (I am using a meter) between the positive terminal on the battery and the positive cable - there IS a charge present. Same as did exist in the negative terninal where this problem started. I purchased a battery cutoff switch and am planning on installing that (even if I find the short) but in the mean time it will allow me to enjoy the summer without worring about a dead battery at the grocery store. I hope these latest test lead to the cause of the problem. I have my work cut out for me. Seems like just one thing after another. I really wish now that I would have taken the entire car apart and done it right from the beginning. Thanks again!
TJ