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Vehicle & Technical => Range Rover => Topic started by: petergalileo on March 18, 2006, 21:21:30

Title: Current drain on a softdash
Post by: petergalileo on March 18, 2006, 21:21:30

Hi guys, got a N plate LSE, and I am having trouble with alternators and batteries.  I have checked with an ammeter and I have a continuous 1.3 to 1.5 amp drain on the battery.

I have dissconnected the clock with no effect, I have also removed the fuse for the airbag system and having heard rumours about the rear wiper motor I took the fuse for that out too, still with no effect.

Before I start removing every damned fuse in the thing looking for a current drain does anybody have any suggestions ?

Thanks

Title: Current drain on a softdash
Post by: hobbit on March 18, 2006, 22:25:22

The best way would be remove one fuse at a time, keeping an eye on the ammeter for the centre slot

Title: Current drain on a softdash
Post by: Range Rover Blues on March 19, 2006, 00:34:20

Aftermarket sound system/alarm/in car 'phone.  1 ampo is a serious draw :shock:

Title: Current drain on a softdash
Post by: petergalileo on March 19, 2006, 07:57:11

Well it does have a few wiring problems, I shall pull some fuses and see if that makes a difference.

Thanks guys

Title: Current drain on a softdash
Post by: hobbit on March 19, 2006, 10:23:44

If its got a lot of extras in try disconnecting some of the extra wiring on the battery as well, it may be easier to track if its an extra thats draining it,