Battery draw

[samryerson]

1988 325iX:
Battery has low charge after sitting overnight. Voltage drops to less than 12.
Brand new battery.
Alternator charges at ~14 volts.
With negative terminal disconnected, test light shows draw even as each fuse is disconnected and with alternator wiring disconnected.

Where is the draw?

[Jordan]

are you sure the battery doesn't simply have a bad cell?

[Tarn]

check trunk, door and glove box light switches.

[xLibelle]

pull ALL fuses, one by one and DONT replace until you have the light go out...

best tool to use is a meter, not a light.

[kenika65]

Flash light in glove box!

[DaveSmed]

check trunk, door and glove box light switches.

+1, remember to hold the trunk switch in when you are checking this stuff, as the trunk is obviously open.

[samryerson]

solved

thank you.

it was a loose connection to the aftermarket radio.