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Parasitic Drain found

Lensman

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Not sure if this post should go in electrical or radio section but I have a parasitic drain problem. I've managed to isolate it to the F4 - Radio/Infotain fuse in the boot. Removal of this fuse drops the amp draw from approximately 1.2A to 0.09A. Would anyone know how to chase it down further? I have an SSV with the Blaupunkt 6 stacker CD (the CD section doesn't work) I guess if I pull the connector out of the radio and it drops to 0.09A I've found my problem? Or could it still be the bluetooth setup? (Infotain?)
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Is it easier to pull the connector from the CD stacker? Possibly that may be the cause of the problem.
 

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That is only .03A. Are you sure that is your parasitic drain?

I suppose you have to start somewhere? :)
No its much more than that. Nearly 1.1 Amps. 1.2A to 0.09A. Enough to drain a battery in a couple of days. I've only been disconnecting the battery for 2 years so I'm a bit chuffed I've found the cause. Just need to narrow it down, could be a good excuse to buy the Aerpro Kit and a new headunit. :cool:
 

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Yeah that bloody 90s stacker would be the culprit... Go aeropro all the way and get all those tunes on mp3 :cool:
 
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