Date:         Mon, 1 Sep 2008 17:15:06 -0700
Reply-To:     PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: New battery is dead
Comments: To: Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com>
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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
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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.
>>
>