What to do if your radio battery is draining?
Pull the dash (it is a quick snap out) Pull the mounting screws for the radio and unplug it. let the truck sit for the three days and see if the radio really is the issue. I have an ’03 myself. You will loose the chime when you do this.
How to find and fix a parasitic battery drain?
You should see the multimeter display the number of Amps that are actively causing your battery drain. Use zip ties or small clamps to keep the multimeter leads connected to the battery terminal and battery wire. Tip: A normal operating vehicle will have about 50 milliamps of Amp draw on the battery.
Why does my Bose radio drain the battery?
The Bose amp is on a separate fuse located in the engine compartment. In the same fuse box is a fuse for the north star system. If there is nothing in the radio that can be fixed I will install a normal closed relay to stop the radio from drain the battery.
How long does it take for a car battery to drain?
Most mechanics don’t enjoy diagnosing electrical issues. You should be able to diagnose your battery drain issue within a few minutes. An extra helper may help with this project, but it’s not needed. Keep in mind, depending upon your vehicle, you probably have more than one fuse panel.
Pull the dash (it is a quick snap out) Pull the mounting screws for the radio and unplug it. let the truck sit for the three days and see if the radio really is the issue. I have an ’03 myself. You will loose the chime when you do this.
How can I get rid of a parasitic battery drain?
Use your needle-nose pliers or a fuse puller to remove and replace fuses, until you see the Amps on the multimeter drop. Be careful that each fuse goes back into the correct location. If you get through all your underhood fuses, then move into the inside fuse panels.
The Bose amp is on a separate fuse located in the engine compartment. In the same fuse box is a fuse for the north star system. If there is nothing in the radio that can be fixed I will install a normal closed relay to stop the radio from drain the battery.
Most mechanics don’t enjoy diagnosing electrical issues. You should be able to diagnose your battery drain issue within a few minutes. An extra helper may help with this project, but it’s not needed. Keep in mind, depending upon your vehicle, you probably have more than one fuse panel.