Battery discharge while engine not running

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Donald Wright, May 14, 2004.

  1. Donald Wright

    Donald Wright Guest

    Anyone know of a common fault that causes the battery on an 850 GLT Estate
    to discharge while left. The mechanic reckons it's drawing about 2 amps,
    but so far can't find the fault. A new alternator and battery have just
    been fitted, so it is unlikely that the fault lies there.

    Donald
     
    Donald Wright, May 14, 2004
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  2. Donald Wright

    Svein Tore Sølvik Guest

    [Donald Wright] (Fri, 14 May 2004 19:06:53 +0100):
    Have you checked the fusebox with an amp-meter?

    (or an amp-meter on the battery an then pulling fuses until it drops)
     
    Svein Tore Sølvik, May 14, 2004
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  3. Donald Wright

    Per Hauge Guest

    I think there's a common problem with the glovebox light switch, which means
    that the light doesn't turn of.

    Regards
    Per Hauge
     
    Per Hauge, May 14, 2004
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  4. Donald Wright

    mike Guest

    This may sound silly!! Have U had any problems with the central locking
    opening by itself? I came across this fault a few years ago, combined with
    battery discharge while stationary - The fault turned out to be a crushed
    wire at the latch of the tailgate!!
    mike
     
    mike, May 18, 2004
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