Are you jumpstarting it off of the battery or the junction block underhood?
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Originally posted by varg View PostSounds like it's time to pull fuses and use a multimeter across their connectors to check for current draw.
Originally posted by pandaboo911 View Postadjust your trunk hinge so the trunk light turns off, and loctite it.
Originally posted by rzerob View PostIf your battery is fully charged then maybe something intermittent like a failing fuel pump? Was the car dead when you went to start it and wouldn't crank or it just would not start?
Originally posted by iansane View PostAre you jumpstarting it off of the battery or the junction block underhood?
Simon
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-1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle
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Originally posted by 2mAn View PostIve never tried using the junction box under the hood, should I be?
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Im certain theres a drain somewhere. I trickle charged the battery OFF the car and it fired up right away today, previously I was leaving the charger on the battery while it was directly on the car.
I will let you know what I find to be the culprit. My guess is Stereo #1, the trunk light #2 and then ???Simon
Current Cars:
-1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle
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So there was a big drop in mA draw when I pulled fuse #21... Im thinking when I began the process of adding the second trunk light I created a draw on the battery.
edit: If the trunk light bulb is already pulled, then it has to be something else!!Last edited by 2mAn; 04-03-2015, 05:12 PM.Simon
Current Cars:
-1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle
Make R3V Great Again -2020
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Originally posted by 2mAn View PostSo there was a big drop in mA draw when I pulled fuse #21... Im thinking when I began the process of adding the second trunk light I created a draw on the battery.
edit: If the trunk light bulb is already pulled, then it has to be something else!!
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Hope you figure out your draw issue. I'm sure you already have this info but just in case:
21 - 7.5 - Glovebox light
Flashlight
Ignition Key/Seat Belt warning
Interior Lights
Radio Memory
Trunk Light
Active Check Control
Service Interval Indicator
OBC
Fuel delivery
Tachometer/Fuel Economy Gauge
Digital Clock
Multi Function Clock
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Originally posted by MyE30 View PostHope you figure out your draw issue. I'm sure you already have this info but just in case:
21 - 7.5 - Glovebox light
Flashlight
Ignition Key/Seat Belt warning
Interior Lights
Radio Memory
Trunk Light
Service Interval Indicator
Fuel delivery
Tachometer/Fuel Economy Gauge
Digital Clock
I trimmed the list to match the options my car has. Slightly less BS to check.
Im trying to think what recently has been messed with to suddenly cause the fuse to pop. The only thing Ive messed with lately has been the trunk light. Over the weekend, I got my hands on the trigger which will illuminate the trunk light, but I still left the bulbs out after I installed it.
My car being a 84 318 doesnt have the check panel or an OBC, just had a digital clock which is now the analog clock.
I also dont have or know whats going on with the glovebox stuff. Ive never had the flashlight connection or a light in there.Simon
Current Cars:
-1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle
Make R3V Great Again -2020
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Originally posted by glnr13 View Postlooks hot!
Originally posted by yungmike View Post+1 but looks like you should of hit mirror while you're at it too. :razz:
And which paint did you use too btw?
The mirror and the plastics are going to get the boiled linseed treatment. Paint adds weight and weight is the enemy. Anywhere I can avoid painting stuff, I will.
I will probably eliminate the OEM mirrors for some carbon DTM ones in the future.... around the same time I get a carbon fiber hood! :rofl:Simon
Current Cars:
-1999 996.1 911 4/98 3.8L 6-Speed, 21st Century Beetle
Make R3V Great Again -2020
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