The power door locks should only draw power when they are cycling. A bad
switch in one of the locks could be keeping one energized. Only a matter of
time for that bad one to burn out and then get jammed.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 10:40 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Power lock amperage

I've woken up to a dead battery a number of times recently, so I've tried to
see what's drawing amps and draining it. Other than the radio and interior
lights, the only other thing that draws measurable amperage when off is the
Power door locks. A test at the fuse reveals that when the car is off and
the doors unlocked, the power lock system draws about 0.18 amps. Locked, it
pulls 0. Anyone know if that seems like a reaonable number, or should I
start inspecting places (like the door wires) to see if there's a short? I
know that the system always has power, but I was surprised to see the draw
as high as that when the motors are not even being actuated.

Thanks,

Jarrett
89 Westy