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Hanksix
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Apr 22, 2023, 4:27 PM

Post #1 of 14 (2048 views)
parasitic draw Sign In

I have a 2002 Chevy Malibu 6cyc. I've done the test and have a draw of 1.7amps. Removed Maxi Fuse 2 (30amp) drop loss to .80 amps, removed Maxi Fuse 3 (30amp) draw dropped to .01. Manual states #2 fuse = right electrical center-fog lamps, radio, body function control mod, interior lamps. #3 fuse= left electrical center-stop lamps body function control mod. cluster climate control system. removed all fuses, one at a time from left side compartment, no change, also right side, no change in power draw. All fuses intact all accessories are working, what next? Thank you


Hammer Time
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Apr 22, 2023, 5:57 PM

Post #2 of 14 (2036 views)
Re: parasitic draw Sign In

First let me give you the instructions to test this correctly.


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BATTERY DRAW PROCEDURE


There is a procedure for finding a battery draw like that.

You will need a digital ammeter and a jumper wire with clips on the ends to do this.
First rig any door switches so you can have a door open without triggering the interior lights and unplug the hood light. Remove one battery cable and attach the meter in series between the battery cable and battery post. Take the jumper wire and also attach it the same way. Leave the jumper wire on for at least 30 to 40 minutes to expire all the automatic timers. Now remove the jumper wire and read the meter. Anything over 50ma is too much draw. The way you locate this is to start removing fuses one at a time until the meter drops to normal level. This will be the circuit with something staying on. Determine what components are part of that circuit and check them individually until the problem is isolated.
Note that the act of pulling fuses will often restart some timers so you may have to wait for them to expire if that happens


Next, you are pulling maxi fuses. That won't tell you anything because they are feeding dozens of smaller fuses and/or modules for specific circuits. You have to go for the smaller fuses.



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Hanksix
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Apr 22, 2023, 7:21 PM

Post #3 of 14 (2015 views)
Re: parasitic draw Sign In

Thanks for the reply. Here's how I ran the test. All acessories turned off. Removed neg. bat cable placed one lead on cable second lead to neg side of bat. Reading 1.7 amps. Start removing fuses one at a time in engine compartment. Both maxi fuses #2, #3 brought ampeage down to .07. Replaced maxi fuses and removed one fuse at a time in interior fuse boxes. Amperage did not drop at any time with any fuse removed. What did I do wrong? or miss?
Thanks

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Hammer Time
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Apr 22, 2023, 7:24 PM

Post #4 of 14 (2007 views)
Re: parasitic draw Sign In

You didn't expire the timers so the testing is invalid.



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Hanksix
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Apr 27, 2023, 1:30 PM

Post #5 of 14 (1929 views)
Re: parasitic draw Sign In

Mr. Hamertime. I did the re-set as you outlined in your first post and found the body function control module, left side interior fuse box, to be the culprit. Replacement mods require flash programing or vehical specific on car programing must be performed to function. Is this something a shade tree mechanic can do or do I need a shop to do this? Thanks again for the guidance..


Hammer Time
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Apr 27, 2023, 1:35 PM

Post #6 of 14 (1924 views)
Re: parasitic draw Sign In

If in fact you replace this unit you will need dealer level equipment to program it.

I hate to burst your bubble but the BCM itself may not be at fault. There are many functions that run through the BCM that could be causing the draw through the BCM.



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Sidom
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Apr 27, 2023, 2:08 PM

Post #7 of 14 (1918 views)
Re: parasitic draw Sign In

What did you do to determine it was the BCM itself and not some other load controlled by the BCM?
How fast does the battery go dead, is it overnight or does it takes a few day to run down?
What is the current draw after all the modules time out/go to sleep?


Hanksix
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Apr 28, 2023, 10:46 AM

Post #8 of 14 (1890 views)
Re: parasitic draw Sign In

replying to both, I drew down the mods, caps, by jumping the + and - batt. cables while off the battery for 1 hour. Re-connected the + side pulled the - placed amp meter neg lead to battery - positive lead from amp meter - battery post. Amp draw 1.7. started removing fuse's first from the paasenger side box then drivers side until draw dropped to .01 amps when pulling BCM BATT fuse 10amp from driver side. The battery goes dead after about 24+ hours,


Hanksix
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Apr 28, 2023, 11:21 AM

Post #9 of 14 (1884 views)
Re: parasitic draw Sign In

I have no other issues with regard to the BCM. All accessories work as they should


Hammer Time
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Apr 28, 2023, 11:33 AM

Post #10 of 14 (1879 views)
Re: parasitic draw Sign In


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I drew down the mods, caps, by jumping the + and - batt. cables while off the battery for 1 hour. Re-connected the + side pulled the - placed amp meter neg lead to battery - positive lead from amp meter - battery post.


If you disconnected those wires without leaving a jumper in place for even a split second, you restarted all the timers all over again



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Hanksix
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Apr 28, 2023, 1:09 PM

Post #11 of 14 (1864 views)
Re: parasitic draw Sign In

you got me confused now. I need to leave the jumper in place between the + and - cables while off the battery , then hook up the amp meter to the - cable and - battery post, then start pulling fuses???


Hammer Time
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Apr 28, 2023, 1:13 PM

Post #12 of 14 (1859 views)
Re: parasitic draw Sign In

Yes, you leave the jumper for the expiration period while the meter is also hooked up so when you remove the jumper, the meter is already turned on and in place. A disconnect of even a split second starts everything all over again.



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Hanksix
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Apr 29, 2023, 6:12 PM

Post #13 of 14 (1828 views)
Re: parasitic draw Sign In

Thanks for your help. I think I got it fixed. 72 hrs without a need for a charge.


Hammer Time
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Apr 29, 2023, 6:14 PM

Post #14 of 14 (1824 views)
Re: parasitic draw Sign In

What did you do to fix it?



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