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francisco.munoz311 · 10-25-2021, 09:58 PM

My Camaro has been having re occurring battery issues. The car after a couple hours of sitting drops voltage to battery saver mode and when I get in the car I can leave the key in and the volts start to increase enough for it to start, then the voltage goes back to normal after car has been started.

Brief History: I have had this car for about 10 months and in the past couple months I have replaced the alternator (800$) twice as well as the battery. there has been done some aftermarket stuff done but these things has been going on for a while now even before the installations.

What was done: new touch screen radio professionally installed and two subs with an amp the amp has a fuse holder so it should be protecting the battery from any damage.

etc.: 105,000 miles, no check engine

ask many any additional questions

Badbubba · 10-26-2021, 12:34 AM

Had some tranny work done to one of vehicles. For some reason, they removed my remote wire from the ignition switched fuse to another one. Thus the amps and crossover stayed on. Bought a new battery since it was old. But was still dying. I used to install systems. Professional doesn't always yield professional results. Today's charging systems are really technical. Eating 2 alternators seems like the system was not designed properly. A fuse isn't really going to do much to protect anything, other than high current draw. What are the amps and speakers?

AlanRubin · 10-26-2021, 06:38 AM

Most of the time, the radios are installed (wired) incorrectly.

You need to do a current draw test, and pull fuses one at a time, to see when the
load drops. You pull the fuse, look at the meter, then put it back in, one at a time.

10-25-2021, 09:58 PM	#1
francisco.munoz311 Drives: Chevrolet camauro v6 Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1	2014 Chevrolet Camaro LS v6 battery issues. My Camaro has been having re occurring battery issues. The car after a couple hours of sitting drops voltage to battery saver mode and when I get in the car I can leave the key in and the volts start to increase enough for it to start, then the voltage goes back to normal after car has been started. Brief History: I have had this car for about 10 months and in the past couple months I have replaced the alternator (800$) twice as well as the battery. there has been done some aftermarket stuff done but these things has been going on for a while now even before the installations. What was done: new touch screen radio professionally installed and two subs with an amp the amp has a fuse holder so it should be protecting the battery from any damage. etc.: 105,000 miles, no check engine ask many any additional questions

10-26-2021, 12:34 AM	#2
Badbubba GrINned & JUICEd Drives: 15STI, 10Expy, 10 2SS/RS M6, 47KB1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,247	Had some tranny work done to one of vehicles. For some reason, they removed my remote wire from the ignition switched fuse to another one. Thus the amps and crossover stayed on. Bought a new battery since it was old. But was still dying. I used to install systems. Professional doesn't always yield professional results. Today's charging systems are really technical. Eating 2 alternators seems like the system was not designed properly. A fuse isn't really going to do much to protect anything, other than high current draw. What are the amps and speakers? __________________ GPI SS3 Cam & stuff,N.O. Plate(dedicated fuel tank,progressive,fuel hose upgrade,remote opener,heater,console switches),LNC2000,CTAP,ARH 1 7/8" LTs/gutted cats/X pipe/mufflers,Jet Hot coated LTs,GPI HPT Tune,CAI, Scoop,Rx Catch Can,Gates heater hose relocation, Remote clutch & auto brake res,Metco loop,Momentum Tunnel Brace,TSW Nurb 18",555 & 05,Pfadt trailing arms & toe rods,Autometer WB,Fesler Pillar Pod,LED strips (int),Lloyds floor & trunk mats,LED DRL/front turn & license plate,DRL harness,VLEDs tail lights,Plasticoat Bowties. Ord: Oct 5, 2009 Rec: Nov 19, 2009 13.17@112.6 stock

10-26-2021, 06:38 AM	#3
AlanRubin Banned Drives: 2010 LS Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Pgh Posts: 411	Most of the time, the radios are installed (wired) incorrectly. You need to do a current draw test, and pull fuses one at a time, to see when the load drops. You pull the fuse, look at the meter, then put it back in, one at a time.