[T2] Radio installation

[c.dreike]

I generally keep my battery on the charger for that reason.

Chris


On 5/23/2017 7:58 PM, david raistrick wrote:
>> I have always wired my radios to be always on, and just formed the habit of
>> turning off the stereo when I hop out.
> I did too, for years -
>
> but then I spent many years chasing a battery killing battery drain
> (it would kill the battery after a week of sitting, and roached
> probably a thousand dollars in AGM batteries - some replaced under
> warranty, but still).
>
> turned to be out the head unit I installed when my last one died.  the
> memory side of it drew a LOT of current (in bursts, an ammeter
> wouldn't pick it up at random testing).   enough to kill a perfectly
> good and charged battery.
>
> so - keep that in mind if you're chasing a dead battery.  start
> pulling the fuse for the memory circuit when you park and see if that
> changes it.   now both sides are on switched power and I just reset
> the important stuff on power up.....
>
> (until I get around to finding another replacement)
>
>
> ...david
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