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Old 10-04-2015, 08:32 PM
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I had the rover parked for about an month. And tried to start today and it was dead. What could be pulling power. I'm sure it is lots of things.
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If it where me looking I'd get a total amp draw across the battery and then start seeing which circuits through their fuses (start with engine bay) are alive........ I know, too simple. Yes, it could be anything. If your going to continue not driving for long periods get a battery disconnect (easy) or a trickle charger (outlets/power cords).
 
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Old 11-10-2015, 04:38 PM
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If it where me looking I'd get a total amp draw across the battery and then start seeing which circuits through their fuses (start with engine bay) are alive........ I know, too simple. Yes, it could be anything. If your going to continue not driving for long periods get a battery disconnect (easy) or a trickle charger (outlets/power cords).
Is there an recommend brand of battery disconnect?
 
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I'd start with the alternator. A bad diode can drain a battery.
 
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I've got this one on the negative terminal of two different vehicles.
http://www.menards.com/main/p-144444...88172253359949
Cheap and just plain works.
A month is a long time to sit. If it were a week or less then I might be concerned.
 
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