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Old Jul 14, 2019 | 12:30 AM
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So my '02 corvette just developed a battery drain issue. After letting it sit for at least two weeks, I drove it around town on 4th of July weekend and there was no issue with the battery. I try to start it up today and it doesn't start at all. Pull the battery out and it is at 2.5 V. I already found two useful threads on battery drain issues, so I know what to start tracking down.

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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1567522286

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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-draining.html

Since this just started happening, is there something that is more likely to be the culprit? I don't remember anything happening over 4th of July weekend that would be causing this.

This car already has some issues that I am working through. Rear tire pressure sensor is out. The ABS/traction control is not working. The fuel sensor gauge only works with more than half a tank. And I have likely have a vacuum pump or 02 sensor problem I noticed from the OBDII (P0410). All of these problems existed before the new battery drain problem.
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Old Jul 14, 2019 | 09:33 AM
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Most likely culprits are seat control module, Bose audio system, headlight control module, possible interior light staying on, and your BCM module especially if it's ever gotten wet. Good hunting.
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