When does a car amplifier drain the battery?
The simple answer is yes, but a car battery can only be drained when it sends more power than receives back from an alternator. In other words, a car battery drains when it is not charged enough, which is a common problem when using powerful amplifiers.
How can I Stop my amplifier from draining my battery?
1. Check your ground 2. Make sure you connect the remote wire (Blue wire)to something that shuts off when you shut the car off. 2. Make sure you connect the remote wire (Blue wire)to something that shuts off when you shut the car off. that is what it sounds like to me….
What to do if your radio battery is draining?
Pull the dash (it is a quick snap out) Pull the mounting screws for the radio and unplug it. let the truck sit for the three days and see if the radio really is the issue. I have an ’03 myself. You will loose the chime when you do this.
Why does my Bose radio drain the battery?
The Bose amp is on a separate fuse located in the engine compartment. In the same fuse box is a fuse for the north star system. If there is nothing in the radio that can be fixed I will install a normal closed relay to stop the radio from drain the battery.
The simple answer is yes, but a car battery can only be drained when it sends more power than receives back from an alternator. In other words, a car battery drains when it is not charged enough, which is a common problem when using powerful amplifiers.
1. Check your ground 2. Make sure you connect the remote wire (Blue wire)to something that shuts off when you shut the car off. 2. Make sure you connect the remote wire (Blue wire)to something that shuts off when you shut the car off. that is what it sounds like to me….
Is it possible to fix a parasitic drain on an amp?
If you get to the point where ALL aftermarket equipment is unhooked and you still see the drain, you’ll have to pull your fuses 1 by 1 until you figure out where the drain is coming from. It’s nearly impossible to fix a parasitic drain unless you can isolate it to a specific circuit.
How much power does a radio clock drain?
A clock in the radio draws as little as 0.01 amps, whereas the combined interior lights can exceed 1 amp. That seems like a tiny amount, but a single incandescent dome light pulls enough power to drain a battery in one day.