help!! battery dies after radio install

[jfd145]

never had a battery issue before. Installed an alpine radio in an 02 Yukon Denali, with a Pac-Os1 interface.

ever since then, the battery is dead in a few days. It is a brand new battery.

any ideas on how to toubleshoot?

thanks

 

[ckl5899]

Make sure you have your wires hook up correctly. Make sure you are tapped into a power supply that turns on and off with the vehicle. You may be tapped into a contiunous power wire. Just a thought.

 

[jfd145]

sorry, wrong section, i didn't see the years!!!

and yes, it is hooked up with a 12v and an acc

 

[07Burb]

I moved the thread for you. It's now in the right spot

 

[blueflamed03]

disconnect radio fuse for a day or so, see if it stays charged, if so, you found you area to look at

 

[jfd145]

sorry, this is a customers car, where is the fuse? is it in the door jamb, or under the hood? He doesn't have time to bring it in for a proper diagnosis, so would like to have him try this

thanks

 

[blueflamed03]

I think its under hood, sounds like it has a constant power draw

 

[raul]

battery dead!!!

i have a very similar issue , i have an 01 yukon and so far this past year i have gone thru 3 batteries!

 

[blueflamed03]

i have a very similar issue , i have an 01 yukon and so far this past year i have gone thru 3 batteries!

parasitic drain.......