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08-26-2009, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by boukehj' post='989279' date='Aug 26 2009, 12:50 PM
I can see a door switch preventing the car from going into sleep mode, but I can't imagine that a door switch is responsible for drawing 11 Amps.
11 Amps at 12V is 132 Watt. You could warm the cabin with that kind of power drain! Or put the fans on max power. Or it can turn your head and tail lights on with 132 Watt. Are you sure that's what the technical manager said?
11 Amps at 12V is 132 Watt. You could warm the cabin with that kind of power drain! Or put the fans on max power. Or it can turn your head and tail lights on with 132 Watt. Are you sure that's what the technical manager said?
08-26-2009, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Ceenit' post='989255' date='Aug 26 2009, 12:14 PM
I have not had the issue with the door swithc on my BMW but this is very possible, and should be easy to check by just disconnecting the switch and seeing what impact is has on the drain level.
08-27-2009, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by vishwen' post='989283' date='Aug 26 2009, 11:53 AM
yes and the rear relay in the boot is very hot
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