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Old Aug 12, 2016 | 08:18 AM
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I have seen Battery Drain discussed a few times here. Hope this helps someone.
My three year old battery was dying after a couple of days.
Replaced with a New AGM, and it lasted a week.....

Finally found the problem,,,

Removed the jack compartment tray, and there was the Shiny Light for the center Glove Box !!!!!!

Hope this Helps,

Bill
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Originally Posted by Barrist
I have seen Battery Drain discussed a few times here. Hope this helps someone.
My three year old battery was dying after a couple of days.
Replaced with a New AGM, and it lasted a week.....

Finally found the problem,,,

Removed the jack compartment tray, and there was the Shiny Light for the center Glove Box !!!!!!

Hope this Helps,

Bill
When I thought that I might have a battery drain since the battery kept going dead that is the first place that I looked because it is hidden by the door and that switch is flimsy but my problem was not that light but a defective battery. That's good that you mentioned it though since it can be on and you wouldn't know it. The best way to check for battery drain is to pull each individual fuse while checking with a voltmeter until you find the culprit .
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