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Subject:Re: Rogue Battery Draw on 84 Westy
From:Dennis Haynes
Date:Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:52:17 -0400

Stereo
Refrigerator wired wrong or bad relay.
Alternator-bad diode
Power locks (84??)
Other accessories

If your mechanic experiences leave you with more problems than before there
may be a problem. Is that due to tjier making things worse or discovering
and bringing to your attention things you have been denying?

Seriously, a properly equipped technician should be able to diagnose a
battery discharge issue.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jamie Fitterer
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 2:54 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Rogue Battery Draw on 84 Westy

HEy everyone,

I thought I would post here to try and save some trouble.  I had an issue
with Battery drain prior to putting in an AUX battery and now the AUX
battery keeps getting drained as well.  My question is....Is there a common
rogue power draw that we have seen many times over, or am I on the hunt for
Red drawing power circuit?   I DO NOT want to take this to a mechanic as
every time i do, I end up with more problems than when I went in.  Any
suggestions would be very helpful.

Thanks,