Battery Draining! >=0

bryanf89 · 05-07-2010, 11:54 AM

How could have this happened? I did install an aftermarket radio with amp and sub and aftermarket alarm. I have a feeling its the alarm because its been minor problems since day 1.

SupraHead · 05-07-2010, 04:19 PM

maybe because u didnt drive your car for long time. If u dont drive it , occasionally start the car let it run for 20 minutes or so........ hope that helps thats what i do ..... 20 minutes to let the fuel and engine go together.

btwilson86 · 05-07-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bryanf89

How could have this happened? I did install an aftermarket radio with amp and sub and aftermarket alarm. I have a feeling its the alarm because its been minor problems since day 1.

This should have been included with your first post. Have you done the test that fullthrottlesrqsupra suggested you do? What results did you get? What have you done to track down your problem since you first posted?

bryanf89 · 05-07-2010, 05:48 PM

No, i havent done the test because i dont have the equipmemt to do so =\

btwilson86 · 05-07-2010, 08:44 PM

Alright, since you suspect the alarm I would uninstall it and see if your problem continues

StonecoreTx · 05-11-2010, 01:00 AM

the Alarm system combined with a aftermarket radio theft deterrent drains the battery 2/3 of the time. after you lock you car you will notice the security light on the dash will flash, some aftermarket radios will also have a security light flash (mine did) while the car is off and locked. draining the battery x amount of time until the car is unlocked. after a couple of days of being locked the car wouldn't have enough power to start. I eventually changed the radio and alternator and never happened again.

bryanf89 · 05-11-2010, 01:07 AM

My aftermarket radio doesnt have any security on it, only the option of removing the actual radio. The alarm does have a vibration sensor that activates the alarm when enough force is applied to the car.

interested! · 04-15-2011, 10:43 PM

Hi! My battery drained -dead-- so I bought a new one only to find that I had accidently left the boot light switched to stay on -check this by operating the boot lid closed switch while the boot is open -if the light stays on thats the problem solved!

87hilux7mge · 04-16-2011, 08:21 AM

if you didnt have your sterio and alarm installed professionally, check your wiring over. if you did, the alarm is most likely the problem for the afor-mentioned problems. alarm systems are tricky, especially if they are straight wired to power and not set as an on demand or with a back up system.

when i had an alarm in my camaro, it had its own proprietary power system (just a small 12v system) that was charged off of the alternator and disconnected from the main power system.

go invest in a volt meter, its well worth the price of 20-30 bux for a craftsman one, im glad i have mine.

05-07-2010, 08:44 PM	#5
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Alright, since you suspect the alarm I would uninstall it and see if your problem continues __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

05-11-2010, 01:00 AM	#6
StonecoreTx Intake Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin,Tx Posts: 41	the Alarm system combined with a aftermarket radio theft deterrent drains the battery 2/3 of the time. after you lock you car you will notice the security light on the dash will flash, some aftermarket radios will also have a security light flash (mine did) while the car is off and locked. draining the battery x amount of time until the car is unlocked. after a couple of days of being locked the car wouldn't have enough power to start. I eventually changed the radio and alternator and never happened again. __________________ 86.5 mk3 supra 7mgte r154

04-15-2011, 10:43 PM	#8
interested! 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: redhill surrey uk Posts: 142	battery draining? Hi! My battery drained -dead-- so I bought a new one only to find that I had accidently left the boot light switched to stay on -check this by operating the boot lid closed switch while the boot is open -if the light stays on thats the problem solved!

04-16-2011, 08:21 AM	#9
87hilux7mge walbro fp Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: spokane Posts: 479	if you didnt have your sterio and alarm installed professionally, check your wiring over. if you did, the alarm is most likely the problem for the afor-mentioned problems. alarm systems are tricky, especially if they are straight wired to power and not set as an on demand or with a back up system. when i had an alarm in my camaro, it had its own proprietary power system (just a small 12v system) that was charged off of the alternator and disconnected from the main power system. go invest in a volt meter, its well worth the price of 20-30 bux for a craftsman one, im glad i have mine. __________________ 87 toyota 4x4 single cab short box pickup, 7MGZE.

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05-07-2010, 11:54 AM	#1
bryanf89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 231	How could have this happened? I did install an aftermarket radio with amp and sub and aftermarket alarm. I have a feeling its the alarm because its been minor problems since day 1.

05-07-2010, 04:19 PM	#2
SupraHead 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Posts: 80	maybe because u didnt drive your car for long time. If u dont drive it , occasionally start the car let it run for 20 minutes or so........ hope that helps thats what i do ..... 20 minutes to let the fuel and engine go together.

05-07-2010, 05:48 PM	#4
bryanf89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 231	No, i havent done the test because i dont have the equipmemt to do so =\

05-11-2010, 01:07 AM	#7
bryanf89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 231	My aftermarket radio doesnt have any security on it, only the option of removing the actual radio. The alarm does have a vibration sensor that activates the alarm when enough force is applied to the car.