Help! Parasitic Battery Drain
I am having a parasitic battery drain on my car. I have gone through 3 batteries already
When its parked I am getting a 0.8A draw but if I take out fuse 6, Elec Parts (BAT) in the interior fuse box it drops down to 0.14A
Elec Parts (BAT) is related to anyone of these: Key Slot, Intelligent Key Warning Buzzer, Data Link Connector, Unified Meter Air Conditioner Amplifier, Clock, Auto Anti-Dazzling Inside Mirror, Light and Rain Sensor, Roof Warning Buzzer
Any advice on what I can do to fix this? Is it possible to drive the car without that fuse?
When its parked I am getting a 0.8A draw but if I take out fuse 6, Elec Parts (BAT) in the interior fuse box it drops down to 0.14A
Elec Parts (BAT) is related to anyone of these: Key Slot, Intelligent Key Warning Buzzer, Data Link Connector, Unified Meter Air Conditioner Amplifier, Clock, Auto Anti-Dazzling Inside Mirror, Light and Rain Sensor, Roof Warning Buzzer
Any advice on what I can do to fix this? Is it possible to drive the car without that fuse?
No you need that.
Are you sure you're testing it correctly, that circuit will pull power if you have the door open. (AC auto amp is technically part of the instrument cluster plus runs a LOT of other components that all need to be OFF for that circuit to be completely off).
If it's still pulling that much juice with the circuit actually OFF then start unplugging various systems. The rearview mirror and clock are fairly easy, AC amp isn't.
EDIT: You don't have any peripheral stuff wired into the OBD2 connector do you? Do you have ANY aftermarket electronics on the car at all? Did this problem pop up suddenly or has the vehicle always been eating batteries as long as you've owned it?
Are you sure you're testing it correctly, that circuit will pull power if you have the door open. (AC auto amp is technically part of the instrument cluster plus runs a LOT of other components that all need to be OFF for that circuit to be completely off).
If it's still pulling that much juice with the circuit actually OFF then start unplugging various systems. The rearview mirror and clock are fairly easy, AC amp isn't.
EDIT: You don't have any peripheral stuff wired into the OBD2 connector do you? Do you have ANY aftermarket electronics on the car at all? Did this problem pop up suddenly or has the vehicle always been eating batteries as long as you've owned it?
No aftermarket stuff on the car and nothing is connected to the OBD2 port. I tried the test with the door closed
Ok Ill try pulling out the power for the rearview mirror and clock first and ill report back.
Ok Ill try pulling out the power for the rearview mirror and clock first and ill report back.
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