Uprated headlight loom and battery drain
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Old Timer

Is it possible for an uprated headlight loom to be draining a battery?
The car hasnt been used since September but always starts no matter how dead the battery is, longest its been left was 3 weeks without being started and thats because it was covered in snow and I didnt want to take the cover off but it still started.
I fitted an uprated headlight loom a couple of weeks ago and now it is as if the battery isnt even connected, no lights on the dash at all.
Nothing else has changed, car has no alarm or stereo either
The car hasnt been used since September but always starts no matter how dead the battery is, longest its been left was 3 weeks without being started and thats because it was covered in snow and I didnt want to take the cover off but it still started.
I fitted an uprated headlight loom a couple of weeks ago and now it is as if the battery isnt even connected, no lights on the dash at all.
Nothing else has changed, car has no alarm or stereo either
Current rides:
2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
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2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer

Posted

Local Hero

The ones I have made, or bought haven't shown any issue, but not all looms are made the same, and if your
Battery is draining then you probably need to figure out which circuit is causing it I will post the link to how to determine a parasitic draw.
How to Test and Find a Parasitic Battery Drain (Key Off) - YouTube
Battery is draining then you probably need to figure out which circuit is causing it I will post the link to how to determine a parasitic draw.
How to Test and Find a Parasitic Battery Drain (Key Off) - YouTube
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Posted

Old Timer

That video is actually really useful and doesn't involve any shouting, both of which are very unusual for an American video.
Cheers
Briano1234
it shouldn't take long to find the problem with the mk1's minimal electrics
Cheers

Current rides:
2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer
2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer

Posted

Local Hero

WATERNAIR said
That video is actually really useful and doesn't involve any shouting, both of which are very unusual for an American video.
CheersBriano1234 it shouldn't take long to find the problem with the mk1's minimal electrics
Oh I have said that before only to be bit on the posterior by a snake or three.

What do Divorces, Great Coffee, and Car Electrics all have in common?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
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