quattro digest, Vol 1 #4494 - 14 msgs

[Konstantin Bogach]

I second it.  I had significant draw (never measured though but battery died within 1-2 days) due to short in the turbo cooling pump control module (under the carpet behind
hood release lever in 200tq '89).  I was about to start troubleshooting but I noticed that  there is 12V all the time on pump's connector.  Checked the pump wired from
battery - works, connected pump's connector - does not, opened control module - several elements are burnt to charcoal.
No problems after replacing control module.

Konstantin.

>
> > And for the slightly hard question: I'm getting a huge (~11.5 amp) draw on =
> > the battery now with everything shut off. I did have an interior light in t=
> > he front passengers footwell sticking on so I removed the bulb, but today I=
> >  came outside to find a very dead battery, and upon recharging an ~11.5 amp=
> >  draw. I had a friend sit in the back seat with a multimeter while I pulled=
> >  fuses, but not a single fuse stopped the draw. Any hints on where to start=
> > tomorrow?
>
> Start pulling relays and control modules. Somebody could
> be stuck closed. Don't forget all the ones under the dash.
> Also feel things. Something ought to be warm somewhere.
>
> DeWitt Harrison
> '88 5kcstq
>