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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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I just installed a lockpick 360 in my 05 C6 and ever since my battery keeps dying!
I bought a BRAND new battery and it was fine for a night but then it wouldnt start till I jumped it.
I installed the wire to the fuse box to the wiper fuse and it still dies.
Please help me if you know whats wrong, I did a search and could not find what I need
Thanks so much!
-Armand
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by iBOOST
I just installed a lockpick 360 in my 05 C6 and ever since my battery keeps dying!
I bought a BRAND new battery and it was fine for a night but then it wouldnt start till I jumped it.
I installed the wire to the fuse box to the wiper fuse and it still dies.
Please help me if you know whats wrong, I did a search and could not find what I need
Thanks so much!
-Armand
Check the jumpers on the control box... If not set correctly the unit might not enable "sleep" mode i.e. the power modules won't time out after you remove the key and reduce power consumption.

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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Or check the battery terminals for cable tightness.
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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Personally, I would start by removing the Lockpick. And trash it or send it back.
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by rdm1465
Personally, I would start by removing the Lockpick. And trash it or send it back.
I'm happy with mine, works as advertised... 2 years before GM finally came out with their P.A.L. Why so much hate/ bashing on here?
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom_Slick
I'm happy with mine, works as advertised... 2 years before GM finally came out with their P.A.L. Why so much hate/ bashing on here?
I didn't think I was bashing anybody. I am glad that you like yours and it is working as advertised.

The OP stated said this happened after he installed the lockpick. All I said was to remove it and trash or send it back. He is troubleshooting his problem in the wrong direction. I would first start at the lockpick because of what he said, and go from there.
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by rdm1465
I didn't think I was bashing anybody. I am glad that you like yours and it is working as advertised.

The OP stated said this happened after he installed the lockpick. All I said was to remove it and trash or send it back. He is troubleshooting his problem in the wrong direction. I would first start at the lockpick because of what he said, and go from there.
Disconnect it for a few days and see if that corrects the problem.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by VET4LES
Disconnect it for a few days and see if that corrects the problem.
I agree with this as well. If that's when the problem started, you need to verify if its the true cause first.
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