Potential Battery Parasite
04-27-2014, 11:21 PM
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Potential Battery Parasite
04-27-2014, 11:22 PM
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Is a .04 Ammeter reading considered a battery parasite?
04-28-2014, 01:08 PM
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I can't recall the spec off the top of my head but I think 0.040A (aka 40mA) is within spec.
04-28-2014, 10:54 PM
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ugh. I can't watch shaky amateur youtube video.
04-28-2014, 11:02 PM
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Or, you could always kill the parasite.
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04-28-2014, 11:42 PM
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I think 40ma would be fine. Do you have aftermarket radio that could be adding to the drain. I have 15ma and can go weeks without any starting issues.
04-29-2014, 12:55 AM
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I think 40ma would be fine. Do you have aftermarket radio that could be adding to the drain. I have 15ma and can go weeks without any starting issues.
Indeed there is one installed but not used. I'd like to remove it but worry I'll inadvertently unplug something important. Thank you!
04-29-2014, 12:58 AM
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I can't recall the spec off the top of my head but I think 0.040A (aka 40mA) is within spec.
Awesome! I think my problem before was an old battery. I installed a kill-switch with my new battery but testing does show low results.
I'll still continue using the kill-switch as my 911 isn't a daily driver.
I'm happy! Thank you!
04-29-2014, 01:32 PM
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ugh. I can't watch shaky amateur youtube video. Use a tripod people!
..noted
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