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Testing for a battery drain
Posted: 04 May 2010, 15:57
by albertramsbottom
whats the best way to test for a battery drain?. I have recently developed a bad one. Basically if I leave the battery conected its flat in 15 hours
The battery is quite new as well.
Albert with the lemon
Re: Testing for a battery drain
Posted: 04 May 2010, 16:44
by tonytech
Re: Testing for a battery drain
Posted: 04 May 2010, 17:57
by Doctor Foster
albertramsbottom wrote:whats the best way to test for a battery drain?. I have recently developed a bad one. Basically if I leave the battery conected its flat in 15 hours
The battery is quite new as well.
Albert with the lemon
Some stereo memory wires can cause a battery drain. Have you fitted a new one recently?
Re: Testing for a battery drain
Posted: 04 May 2010, 18:22
by albertramsbottom
I have but I didnt fit the memory wire
Cheers folks ill investigate tomorrow
Re: Testing for a battery drain
Posted: 05 May 2010, 15:35
by Craig G
Oil pressure switch?
Re: Testing for a battery drain
Posted: 05 May 2010, 16:04
by CovKid
Some stereos also consume power even when they appear to be switched off. Make sure its only connected to a point which is only live with ignition on, or, straight to leisure/second battery.