Stupid question: electric drain

[bigwinn]

Morning all

Wanted to check- just gone to car and it’s completely flat battery- new battery too

It’s been stood since Sunday so just under a week

Now I’ve either left something ‘on’ or it’s the work I did last weekend that’s drained it

Lay weekend I joined into the multi plug at the back of the stereo an aux cable input- that’s it

I’m doubting myself, but that wouldn’t drain the battery at all would it?!? Nothing was plugged in but it’s the only change I’ve made

Thanks

Stuart

 

[Rockhopper]

If the radio was on for some reason due to the way the connection is wired that would have done it.

 

[bigwinn]

I’ll do some train tests to check

 

[enuff_zed]

Not left something plugged into the 12v socket in the ashtray?
Think it's a permanent live on the E85?

 

[bigwinn]

Not left something plugged into the 12v socket in the ashtray?
Think it's a permanent live on the E85?

Nowt

And in experience it’s hard to leave something ‘on’ generally

So I’ll disconnect the plug to see if that makes a difference

 

[buzyg]

First thing I would do is undo what you did last. Best way to prove is wasn't that.

 

[bigwinn]

First thing I would do is undo what you did last. Best way to prove is wasn't that.

Yeah just done it

Time will tell eh

 

[Rockhopper]

Have you got a multi meter? Better to test than risk the health of your battery by running it flat again (they really don't like it!!)

 

[bigwinn]

Ummm

Fixed

Leaving the indicator stalk in park lights is going to be the root cause

Now off to have a word with myself in the corner

I may be some time

 

[buzyg]

Ummm

Fixed

Leaving the indicator stalk in park lights is going to be the root cause

Now off to have a word with myself in the corner

I may be some time

:lol: :rofl:

Gland you found the error. I'm sure you will get it right now and you can enjoy your mod.

 

[enuff_zed]

Ummm

Fixed

Leaving the indicator stalk in park lights is going to be the root cause

Now off to have a word with myself in the corner

I may be some time

Well it obviously worked though, as no-one ran into your car on your drive. oke:

To be honest I was actually going to ask if you'd left the lights on, but thought no, cos you'd see them.................

Never assume, check!

 

[bigwinn]

Ummm

Fixed

Leaving the indicator stalk in park lights is going to be the root cause

Now off to have a word with myself in the corner

I may be some time

Well it obviously worked though, as no-one ran into your car on your drive. oke:

To be honest I was actually going to ask if you'd left the lights on, but thought no, cos you'd see them.................

Never assume, check!

I don’t want to talk about it

Still embarrassed