Can You Fix This With Factory Information?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 8/11/2010
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This vehicle has been in 3 times without being repaired. Now
it's my turn. The vehicle in question is a 2009 Suburban
with just about every option that you can order from the
factory. It has no aftermarket equipment installed.
The complaint is that the customer gets into his truck after
sitting overnight and finds the battery stone dead. This may
happen several days apart. The vehicle was in before and
checked for draws, every applicable bulletin was checked and
the battery was replaced along with the negative cable, both
positive cables and the mega fuse.
I first saw it when it was towed in. The battery was dead
and measured 3.5 volts. Nothing was turned on in the
vehicle. I charged and tested the battery and checked for
key off draw. 10 ma. I saw no evident problem with the
truck. It sat in the shop for 4 days. Every morning I
checked the battery and found it fully charged. The 5th
morning, it was dead and measured 3.5 volts again.
I charged the battery again and put a Fluke on it in min/max
mode for 2 days. It never went above 12ma draw. Every
morning the battery was strong. After 7 days, it was stone
dead again. Where would you go from here? Is there any
factory information to help you diagnose this puzzle?
James from Florida
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