My stereo has a kill-switch. I didn't know that when I first got the van and the battery went dead every 10 days, even if I didn't use the van at all. I finally got in touch with the P.O. who told me about the switch. There's a big equalizer under the rear seat, and it apparently draws current even when the stereo isn't in use. Patti 90 Westy automatic ******************* On Mon, Sep 1, 2008 at 4:57 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote: > BTDT. New stereo wired direct. Battery dead over night. Power wire > moved to key buzzer circuit and now no more dead battery. The power > to the unit is what's killing it. Put it on a relay that is only > energized when the key is in the ignition and your problem will be > solved. > > Jim > > On Sep 1, 2008, at 2:36 PM, Cullen Stewart wrote: > > I have a 2 new interstate group 41 batteries and the stereo is >> hooked up exclusively to the aux. battery. That battery goes >> completely dead overnight without any other usage beyond the clock >> on the stereo. Do I have a short? Has anyone encountered this >> before? The battery is new and was tested at the Interstate battery >> dealer when I purchased it. It is annoying considering I know the >> battery is going to die from being 100% discharged too many times. >> > |
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