dead battery drain problem
Pro
Joined: Dec 2020
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From: Northern Shore of the Federal Swamp
I live in a townhouse development with an assigned parking place, so I'll need a solar trickle-charger that can rest on the dash and plug into the "cigarette-lighter" jack.
I thought a clamp meter was only for AC current. (Shopping on the Lowe's website seems to confirm that.) But I could use a regular multimeter with alligator-clip leads.
But it's in my mechanic's hands now, and after twenty years with him, I trust his judgment....
I thought a clamp meter was only for AC current. (Shopping on the Lowe's website seems to confirm that.) But I could use a regular multimeter with alligator-clip leads.
But it's in my mechanic's hands now, and after twenty years with him, I trust his judgment....
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jul 2021
Posts: 22
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From: Caliofrnia
I live in a townhouse development with an assigned parking place, so I'll need a solar trickle-charger that can rest on the dash and plug into the "cigarette-lighter" jack.
I thought a clamp meter was only for AC current. (Shopping on the Lowe's website seems to confirm that.) But I could use a regular multimeter with alligator-clip leads.
But it's in my mechanic's hands now, and after twenty years with him, I trust his judgment....
I thought a clamp meter was only for AC current. (Shopping on the Lowe's website seems to confirm that.) But I could use a regular multimeter with alligator-clip leads.
But it's in my mechanic's hands now, and after twenty years with him, I trust his judgment....
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jul 2021
Posts: 22
Likes: 2
From: Caliofrnia
Oh the solar regulator also known as a solar controller I have one and a solar panel with the suction cups, I never used it just got it in case I park at a air port, I use the tickle charger while parked in my garage it has a built in regulator and keeps the batter voltage at 12.9. A fully charged battery is 13.25 volts.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jun 2023
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I appreciate your comments. I agree with them. A tender is a bandaid on a wound that won't heal. I have a 09 C6 with 125k on it. I just rebuilt the engine. I have had dead battery issues only I the last few years. I have replaced my battery 4 times in the last 3 years. All under warranty; they simply don't outlast the warranty.
I asked the dealership to look into it a few years ago and they found nothing. I am worried that it is my ECM. I have had a few electrical issues replaced the starter alternator, pedal.
I like the fuse idea to track the source...
I asked the dealership to look into it a few years ago and they found nothing. I am worried that it is my ECM. I have had a few electrical issues replaced the starter alternator, pedal.
I like the fuse idea to track the source...
Team Owner
Joined: May 2004
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From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
I appreciate your comments. I agree with them. A tender is a bandaid on a wound that won't heal. I have a 09 C6 with 125k on it. I just rebuilt the engine. I have had dead battery issues only I the last few years. I have replaced my battery 4 times in the last 3 years. All under warranty; they simply don't outlast the warranty.
I asked the dealership to look into it a few years ago and they found nothing. I am worried that it is my ECM. I have had a few electrical issues replaced the starter alternator, pedal.
I like the fuse idea to track the source...
I asked the dealership to look into it a few years ago and they found nothing. I am worried that it is my ECM. I have had a few electrical issues replaced the starter alternator, pedal.
I like the fuse idea to track the source...
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I have an 06 convertible with the same problem. I have placed an amp meter on the negative side battery cablel with it disconected. I am pulling 3-5 amps, pulled fuse to the audio and it helps.
