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Killing batteries

Old Feb 20, 2010 | 12:03 AM
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Thanks in advance for any help.

Replaced the original battery in Dec. 09 and have since replaced the new battery twice. Something seems to be draining the battery till I can't start the van unless charged or jumped.

Have tried tracking this down by doing a battery off-draw test. DVOM shows a 5A draw. It remains at 5A well past a few hours where I have left the van parked, doors closed, radio off, dome lights set to off position on dash, AC controls set to off, just the driver side window down for access in case of emergency lockout.

Have pulled all relays individually without change. Have pulled most fuses also without change except for the IOD. Then it drops to .002A

I am trying to disconnect all connections that remain powered after the key is turned off to track the culprit.

Any ideas or has there been any other members with similar problems?
 
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 12:44 AM
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Do you have glovebox lite? or anything plug into the power socket?
 
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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Thanks for the input.

Aside from removing all non essential fuses and relays, except for 1 set being the power window fuse and accessory relay.

All 8 lamps from the inside the van have been removed for this problem.

I have done some internet searches in regards to the IOD and some people have replaced one of the BCMs.

Any more ideas please.

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Two power plugs but nothing is plugged in nor has anyone stuck anything inside of them either.
 
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