I'm not sure how he determined this was his drain. The switch is just as implied a switch. A switch does not draw a thing for it only creates a path for current to flow. It is either open and not allowing current to flow or closed allowing current to flow. On vehicles equipped when you turn the key to start nothing happens due to this switch, wired into the start circuit being open thus not allowing current to flow to the start solenoid. Once the brake pedal is pressed the switch is closed allowing current to flow to the start solenoid. Now on the Kandi buggy he is referring to, the safety start switch and brake light are on the same circuit so if the switch was stuck in the closed position it would be evident by the brake light being illuminated at all times. If your buggy has a brake light make sure it is not illuminated when pedal is not pressed. Check your ignition switch with a volt meter making sure your ignition switch is not supplying power to the CDI with key off. If not it could be in the stator. In this case it will be cheaper and quicker to just install a battery disconnect.
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