[urq] 0.15A constant drain on the battery

[Ben Swann]

I'd sure like to know what you find.  I may have similar problem that has never been
resolved.  I'm not sure even if I have a draw.  On mine the Battery goes from charged to
slightly below charge and then, probably due to flakey ground connection at the battery
- stops any dray until jump started.  Then battery measures full charge when shut off,
but come back a little shile later and needs a jump.  The ground strap is a simple fix,
so not concerened about that.

Since I no longer have original engine, and can isolate the system - can rule out engine
or engine management.  Problem happened before the engine swap as well as after.

Seems to be more to do with some stuck relay for lighting or appliances.  Not the stereo
since I can disconnect that as well.  The problem does not necessariliy happen all the
time, which is why I think it is a sticking relay.  Likely one of the ones above the
glove compartment.

Ben

[Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 22:16:00 -0500
From: "Louis-Alain Richard" <larichard at plguide.com>
Subject: RE: [urq] 0.15A constant drain on the battery
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Update in this: I've pulled all the fuses and relays, still 0.13A. I've also unplugged
all electrical connectors at every sensor/light/device I can get access. Still 0.13A.
There is some relays for the headlamps/fog/driving, I'll have to check that also. But,
I've measured current on a typical Bosch relay : 0.18A. So I can rule out a stuck relay,
I guess.

Another potential area is the alternator itself. The voltage regulator died last fall, a
friend boiled the battery and killed the cut-off switch but when I replaced these three,
everything was normal. But is there a possibility that some other internal part suffered
and now cause the draw ? 

Louis-Alain]