How much Current Drain
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Heel & Toe
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From: Penn Valley Ca
How much Current Drain
I was wondering if anyone new how much current a C5 draws shut off. My battery is dying in about 2 days. I am pulling about .44 amps. Is this normal, or might I have a short somewhere. I just don't want to have to start pulling fuses if this is normal.
Drifting
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Here is an informative thread you should read:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...n-long-30.html
Then scroll to post #590
Last edited by 8VETTE7; Jul 22, 2010 at 05:40 PM.
Drifting
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Here is a link right to the post. Good stuff there.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1567522286-post590.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1567522286-post590.html
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Heel & Toe
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From: Penn Valley Ca
Thanks
Thanks guys. Went to the post, followed the steps, and found the draw to be only .02 amps. I didn't know to wait for the car to shut down. Guess I will finally have a reason to get the Optima battery. 
Melting Slicks
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how old is your battery? sounds like its time for a new one. just make sure you haven't left anything plugged in. anything else you've modified that could be drawing power?
many members here might caution you about optima batteries. they used to be good but have since moved their production to less desirable areas. I had 3 of them in a row die before their time. one of them actually started generating a great deal of heat when charged. I took it out right away, but it could have been dangerous. this was on another car. I have a yellow top in my C5 which has been great for over 3 years, but its hit or miss sometimes. I think that one was manufactured right before they moved their factory.
something else you might want to consider, odyssey. I've heard a lot of good things about them and did some research the last time I needed to buy a battery. ended up going with a die hard platinum in that car. which is an odyssey battery. exact same product except for the name on it and the color of the plastic case. so far it has performed extremely well. just something to think about!
many members here might caution you about optima batteries. they used to be good but have since moved their production to less desirable areas. I had 3 of them in a row die before their time. one of them actually started generating a great deal of heat when charged. I took it out right away, but it could have been dangerous. this was on another car. I have a yellow top in my C5 which has been great for over 3 years, but its hit or miss sometimes. I think that one was manufactured right before they moved their factory.
something else you might want to consider, odyssey. I've heard a lot of good things about them and did some research the last time I needed to buy a battery. ended up going with a die hard platinum in that car. which is an odyssey battery. exact same product except for the name on it and the color of the plastic case. so far it has performed extremely well. just something to think about!
