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  1. 16th March 2009, 09:28 AM #1
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    Angry Disco series 2 draining battery

    Hi anyone had this problem? and a solution. My disco seems to drain the battery when sitting for 3 days. took it to auto elec who checked with ammeter. draining 300ma. changed battery terminals , rejigged earths, car went to sleep after 30mins. seemed ok. dead agin . replaced battery still dead again after 3 days. HELPPPP!!
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  2. 16th March 2009, 09:36 AM #2
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  3. 16th March 2009, 10:37 AM #3
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    I would suspect a problem with one of the computers.

    Might have to hook up an ammeter & start unplugging them one at a time.
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  4. 16th March 2009, 06:03 PM #4
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    Does it have any accessories wired in that might not be turning off? Ours is a D2a and came with a DVD player - same problem. Took the auto-electrician ages to track it down 'cos it's wired in a bit strangely and a circuit was staying open even with the key off and out. Result = dead battery after a couple of days.

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  5. 16th March 2009, 06:09 PM #5
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    thanks it has an after market dvd player. i'll get electrician to check it
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  6. 16th March 2009, 06:31 PM #6
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    I have this problem too... only to a lesser extent. One tip someone suggested was going through the fuse box with your ammeter to see what was draining. I thought that was a great idea and intend to do it myself soon.
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  7. 16th March 2009, 07:26 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by disco biskit View Post
    thanks it has an after market dvd player. i'll get electrician to check it
    I'll be interested to hear if it ends up being the problem. I took mine out and sent it back to them (Eurovox I think it was) but they said it was all fine and sent it back

    Only consolation is, I put it back in and it's been right ever since

    Easy way to check is stick your ear near it, you'll soon know if it's running.

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  8. 16th March 2009, 09:21 PM #8
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    Gday throw one in that happened to us, same problem and auto electrician said it was ABS draining battery.I was away but my wife told me after and I was surprised to hear they thought it was that..Unfortuneately she cant remember what they did,but it never happened again.
    Others on here may be able to enlighten you more.Hope you sort it out.
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