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GhostOutlaw · 03-15-2021, 03:57 PM

I have something draining my battery and no one seems to be able to find it.

3 new batteries, a new alternator and I still come out to a dead battery every other day.

WTF is draining my battery and why can 3 mechanics not figure it the **** out?

I need a real solution or I'm actually going to have to buy a new car over what's probably a $5 issue.

Anyone any thoughts?

gtstorey · 03-15-2021, 04:21 PM

There has been some discussion on here of a bluetooth phone trying to pair after the car has been cutoff draining the battery.

GhostOutlaw · 03-15-2021, 04:24 PM

My bluetooth has been acting funny lately, often freezing up.

My trunk button also no longer works.

Mouse330 · 03-15-2021, 05:12 PM

The Telematics Communication Interface Control Module can be an issue.
In the Instrument Panel fuse block you can pull fuse 14 (onstar) and see if that makes a difference. There's a ton of things that can drain a battery. I use a low amp probe to check the milliamp draw. A lot of shops shy away from battery draw issues.

Supreme23 · 03-16-2021, 06:19 PM

like Mouse330 said there are a bunch of things that can drain a battery. at this point after going through 3 something is eating through them - you just have to go one by one and find out what is drawing what. have to probe for something because there is something drawing thats killing those batteries.

ElderJ · 03-17-2021, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GhostOutlaw

WTF is draining my battery and why can 3 mechanics not figure it the **** out?

Find a more thorough and reliable mechanic. Electrical issues on cars in this generation can be a beast to diagnose, so it's my understanding that most mechanics are just looking for a quick-fix patch job and praying rather than systematically diagnosing current/voltage at fuses, relays, etc.

Army of Wuzzy · 03-17-2021, 10:56 AM

my buddy had a similar problem in his truck. A wire's sheathing had rubbed off and was making contact with the chassis

gtstorey · 03-17-2021, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Army of Wuzzy

my buddy had a similar problem in his truck. A wire's sheathing had rubbed off and was making contact with the chassis

Judging by other issue with the trunk release button not working, I would check the wiring harness going into the door if you can't narrow it down with pulling fuses.

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-17-2021, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Army of Wuzzy

my buddy had a similar problem in his truck. A wire's sheathing had rubbed off and was making contact with the chassis

^^^^ This, I have seen where the cables from the battery to the front of the car had worn thru somewhere along the line and was grounding out and draining the battery. Find a shop that will, or can do a voltage load test on BOTH cables.

IOM Bullet · 03-22-2021, 06:54 PM

My friends Porsche has an electrical draw somewhere. I sent him a video from The Car Wizard on YouTube. Pretty detailed and straightforward way to find draws in your cars electrical system. Definitely worth a view. Hope this helps.

03-15-2021, 03:57 PM	#1
GhostOutlaw Drives: Black 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 282	Daily Dead Battery I have something draining my battery and no one seems to be able to find it. 3 new batteries, a new alternator and I still come out to a dead battery every other day. WTF is draining my battery and why can 3 mechanics not figure it the **** out? I need a real solution or I'm actually going to have to buy a new car over what's probably a $5 issue. Anyone any thoughts?

03-17-2021, 10:56 AM	#7
Army of Wuzzy Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 58 View My Garage	my buddy had a similar problem in his truck. A wire's sheathing had rubbed off and was making contact with the chassis __________________ "If you aren't first, you're last" -Ricky Bobby

03-15-2021, 04:21 PM	#2
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,155	There has been some discussion on here of a bluetooth phone trying to pair after the car has been cutoff draining the battery.

03-15-2021, 04:24 PM	#3
GhostOutlaw Drives: Black 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 282	My bluetooth has been acting funny lately, often freezing up. My trunk button also no longer works.

03-15-2021, 05:12 PM	#4
Mouse330 Drives: 2011 2SS, 2006 GMC Sierra Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: MA Posts: 245	The Telematics Communication Interface Control Module can be an issue. In the Instrument Panel fuse block you can pull fuse 14 (onstar) and see if that makes a difference. There's a ton of things that can drain a battery. I use a low amp probe to check the milliamp draw. A lot of shops shy away from battery draw issues.

03-16-2021, 06:19 PM	#5
Supreme23 Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15	like Mouse330 said there are a bunch of things that can drain a battery. at this point after going through 3 something is eating through them - you just have to go one by one and find out what is drawing what. have to probe for something because there is something drawing thats killing those batteries.

03-22-2021, 06:54 PM	#10
IOM Bullet Drives: 2010 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Minnesota Posts: 21	My friends Porsche has an electrical draw somewhere. I sent him a video from The Car Wizard on YouTube. Pretty detailed and straightforward way to find draws in your cars electrical system. Definitely worth a view. Hope this helps.