Battery drain/dead problem
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Battery drain/dead problem
So I've been having this problem to where if I leave my truck for about 3 weeks, it is always completely dead when I return. Thought it was due to a bad connection with the battery terminal. But, I have since got that fixed and I just returned from three weeks away, and truck is completely dead. I'm guessing I have something constantly draining the battery while I'm away, but no idea what. Only two electric things I've done are a PHP tuner, and installed electric seats (lightning seats).
Anyone else experienced a similar problem with there things? My battery is an optima red top if that makes any difference.
Anyone else experienced a similar problem with there things? My battery is an optima red top if that makes any difference.
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Had the exact same problem the past three months with my 98 and it when i took it to the shop they said it was my edge evolution programer, so now if i ever let my truck sit i just unplug it. i just had this done last week so im still kind of skeptical but my truck will be sitting all next week so that will be the big test.
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The older monochrome Edge/Gryphon pulls a constant 0.05 Amps when off to power it's "keep alive" memory. Over a 24-hour period, that pulls 1.2 Amps out of your battery. The truck's circuits also have up to a constant 0.05 Amp draw depending on your trim level. So, in my case, that means 2.4 Amps disappear each day that the truck sits. A battery is considered fully discharged when it loses 50 Amps as I recall. At 2.4 Amps/day, you have a dead battery in 21 days (three weeks).
I use a "Battery Minder".
- Jack
I use a "Battery Minder".
- Jack
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