Battery discharge while engine not running

[Donald Wright]

Anyone know of a common fault that causes the battery on an 850 GLT Estate
to discharge while left. The mechanic reckons it's drawing about 2 amps,
but so far can't find the fault. A new alternator and battery have just
been fitted, so it is unlikely that the fault lies there.

Donald

 

[Svein Tore Sølvik]

[Donald Wright] (Fri, 14 May 2004 19:06:53 +0100):

Anyone know of a common fault that causes the battery on an 850 GLT Estate
to discharge while left. The mechanic reckons it's drawing about 2 amps,
but so far can't find the fault. A new alternator and battery have just
been fitted, so it is unlikely that the fault lies there.

Donald

Have you checked the fusebox with an amp-meter?

(or an amp-meter on the battery an then pulling fuses until it drops)

 

[Per Hauge]

Anyone know of a common fault that causes the battery on an 850 GLT Estate
to discharge while left. The mechanic reckons it's drawing about 2 amps,
but so far can't find the fault. A new alternator and battery have just
been fitted, so it is unlikely that the fault lies there.

Donald

I think there's a common problem with the glovebox light switch, which means
that the light doesn't turn of.

Regards
Per Hauge

 

[mike]

This may sound silly!! Have U had any problems with the central locking
opening by itself? I came across this fault a few years ago, combined with
battery discharge while stationary - The fault turned out to be a crushed
wire at the latch of the tailgate!!
mike