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Date:         Mon, 17 Jun 2002 13:25:40 -0400
Reply-To:     jbrush@AROS.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET>
Subject:      Re: Radio Wiring circuit draining battery???
Comments: To: Andy Yarnell <Andrew.Yarnell@KIMLEY-HORN.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <37C96599293CB041A874A9C4EA4AC84A162007@dalex.kimley-horn.com>

>I know the radio connection is always hot (Just like my GTI), but why is
>it draining the battery when the radio has been turned off, and face
>plate removed?


I think you should grab a meter and check the current drain on the battery
when the key is off. A proper radio will use just a few milliamps to
maintain the settings, like the digital clock, but that would not drain
your battery.


Once you have measured the system drain, run a wire from the battery and
power only the radio in the off position. If the measurements match, the
radio has a problem, but I would bet they don't, and that you will find
there is something else on that circuit.


Then the fun begins. Let us know what you find.


Regards from Utah,


John
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