How To Find A Battery Drain My RAM Truck Always Has A Dead Battery!
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- In this video we diagnose why my ram 1500 always has a dead battery after a few days.
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Hey Bud I found my issue seem to be the radio fuse but when I disconnected I get no fuse on my dashboard and look like IOD/CNN/RADIO IS IN THE SAME FUSE BUT I WOULD LIKE TO know where can I actually find the problem so I can fix a car woth no radio kind of suck. Thanks bud
You actually made a mistake in this test, you said wait for 30mins to 1 hour to let the car completely sleep, but you disconnected the battery terminal, so as soon as you hooked up the ammeter between the negative lead and battery terminal you reconnected power for the first time which will 'awaken' your car and will, as you saw, generate a larger current that settles down over time. The way you should do this is let your car sleep as mentioned, leave the battery hooked up, then attach the ammeter to the negative cable and the negative post and THEN remove the main negative lead, this doesn't interrupt the power supply or cause the car to reboot or 'awaken' and gives you an accurate sleep power consumption reading.
Hey Bud, I can't thank you enough for this video. I have had battery draining issues on my 08 Ram 3500 dump truck for over a year. I had a shop put a new alternator in it and it even went to a garage that is known for auto electric work. They could not find the problem. I couldn't raise my electric bed most if the time. After watching your video I located a fuse for "Trailer Tow" to be the problem. I removed it and happy days are here again. Thank you so much!
04 1500, trailer running lights been sucking 1.5 and killing batteries like crazy, this was such a simple solution
That sounds like possibly dirt or something was shorting out your wiring plug one time I found an issue like that on a Chevy truck and my tail light would get brighter or dimmer and I got pulled over for it the cop says there's something wrong with your tail light. I tore my hair out and I was heading for Pennsylvania to meet up with a new girlfriend so I finally cut the harness off at the firewall and it made me a whole new harness all the way back then I found I had some burnt wires on a muffler pipe
As an HVAC tech that deals with low voltage shorts on a daily this is Great content brother. Tyvm for another great video
Thanks electric diagnostics is never fun lol
When you disconnect the battery and hook those leads up like that it wakes the bus up. A better way to do this is get a fuse buddy or use your meter, disconnect the ground, hook leads between the ground wire and ground on the battery. Let it sit for about 30-45min. The truck will then go back to sleep. Id have to look at the service info again as well. Buuuttt the radio (bluetooth and sxm equipped in particular) will cause a large draw for 30-40 minutes. I belive max spec for draw is like 30 milliapms after bus goes to sleep. Good content. I just want to help you for sure find your issue. Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks for the information awesome
You can always install a killswitch at your negative terminal. You may have to reprogram your radio, but that will get rid of all the draw. If your vehicle has a compass and a gps factory installed, that will also draw amps as they are always on. If the vehicle is equipped with a factory installed internet connectivity to the manufacturer, that will also be an always on device.
Hope you find it.
@Echo5Mike if you do this would you need to use the key to lock/unlock instead of the fob or would you install the kill switch on the outside of the vehicle?
@@mybobbleheads yes, a physical key would be required to enter the vehicle because you will basically have zero battery power to activate the locking mechanism. you could in theory install the switch on the outside of the vehicle but you run into many possible issues doing that from something accidentally turning it on such as a passing animal or worse, forgetting where you placed the switch!
Pulling fuses isnt always the best option. Pulling fuses can sometimes affect any piggybacked systems where modules supporting other modules and vice versa. The best way is to do it across the fuse with a voltage drop test. This can work, but this way can also cause you to miss an issue. You could have potentially pulled a fuse that caused a system to come to life that would cause an additional amp draw. I know everyone hates doing a voltage drop test.
Definitely not fun
Knowledge is power. Thks for the power, an were your power was being drained from the source of it. An giving us option. 2A Or B
A) 50 buck Amp
B) 06 buck Amp. I'll stay tuned to your next grand finally. Your Awesome an so was your VIDEO!
Thanks man👍
Thanks for this video . Learned how to find a draw , and found my issue . Damn dodge radios . Cheers !!
Thanks for this video! I just ran through all this yesterday. Truck 2011 Ram Cummins- completely electrically dead. both batteries drained to ZERO. Culprit was a shorted out ALT. All was running and driving an hour prior....then dead. Charged Batts and new ALT, all done. Feel lucky buying a $500 ALTERNATOR.
Just what I needed, been having same issue for a few years now and just bought another new battery. Look forward to finding out my problem and how you solve yours.
What was the problem
@@kennethwashingtin3455 Still not entirely sure, I ended up buying a different battery with higher cold cranking amps and haven't had any issues since.
@midniight thanks for the follow up. On my way to buy a new battery now
Bad news radio fuse also controls door locks, instrument panels and ignition shut off!! Have same problem with 2007 dodge 1500
Not on my ram lol
Memory in radio probably lost it resistance. I had a ford once that had over 5 amp drain ended up being the alternator. Good content my man. I have a fluke and the cheap hf works just as good for these issiues. Heck it's all made in China even Milwaukee now.
Yeah Milwaukee is made by tti company same one ryobi is built by lol
My brothers having issues like this with his stock 2017 Ram. Thanks for the video! Let you know what we find
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What was it?
I noticed you don’t have the fuseable link terminal on top of +side. What do you have to do to delete it properly 👍🏼
As the owner of a Ram 1500 and a Dodge Durango, I have to say that calling a TIPM a fuse box is like calling a turd a potato. They may be shaped about the same, but you'd only want to eat the potato. What I'm really trying to say is the factory TIPM is a raging piece of s***.
Hi
Sooooo what was wrong with the radio
I am looking at buying a 2005 ram that is In really excellent shape but the radio doesn’t work and there is a draw on battery
What was the fix
Thanks Dave
Another MOPARPHILAC here. Thanks a TON I've had the same haunting gremlins. Now a place to start.
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definitely great video..my 06 srt8 jeep does the same thing for the past 5 years started after leaving it in storage alot. new battery is only good for a couple days then dead. guess ima have to finally pull it out of storage and check it since you posted this video. thanks again
Yeah I been putting mine off for awhile also lol.
Nice truck I have a 2005 so did you figure out what the problem was I see that on mine well for one it’s different my back terminal is my positive yeah opposite of what you got there. However I noticed the radio fuse is connected to that hood light and that makes me wonder if somebody disconnected a hood light and there’s a wire dangling someplace I had found a few warriors messed up. I got one oxygen sensor with a broken wire and I really need to get on a little step ladder to climb up there, loop down in there good probably with a flashlight. My eyes are not what they used to be. Lol if you found a shirt in the radio wiring or some thing please point me to your next video to what you figured out right now I pulled my radio fuse but it’s interesting because my radio head stopped working and I kept getting intermitting charge ports on the cigarette lighter working so somethings obviously messed up. I’ve had a lot of mice get in my truck. I’m wondering if there’s some wires chewed under the dash I also did buy a new ignition switch because I know he’s crappy ignition’s go bad that it doesn’t turn completely off and that still might be my problem because sometimes it will start and then sometimes it’s dead so I leave it on the charger but it’s got to be a pain in the neck. But the only thing I like on the Dodge trucks is there four-wheel-drive goes anywhere in their hemi engines the rest of it it seems fiat cheapened. I wish dodge would buy the company back and build some killer stuff. Lol.😅 I’ve been thinking about going to a new Iske roller cam with the nex nitrous. I’m already modified probably about 500 HP I’ve seen the next systems run on the dynamometers and they are impressive i and what they say they are
I have the same problem did u find problem with radio
What did you do when you figured out it was the radio? I have the same issue but a different fuse,
I’m having the exact same problem with the same fuse. Could you tell me what the problem with the radio ended up being?
I just today found this same problem. Did you find out what happened in your radio that is making it do this? Was it just the radio itself or was it in the wiring? Please let me know!
I have the same problem, after pulling the radio and r+r the fuse many times, it seems to be ok now, but I didn't make any repairs? Did you make a follow up video for this issue? Thanks
This is a common issue on dodge rams
I picked up a 2019 ram reble, and that dog keeps draining the battery also, the dealer clown dodge in Ventura California said I’m not driving it enough for the battery to not die, I also had to purchase a battery tender b
My 11' 1500 had the same issue, ended up being a stuck relay for the fuel pump. Naturally it was on the backside of the fuse box so that was a fun weeked getting that out and replaced!
Yeah I've heard of that being a problem also
Was it on your radio circuit?
@@krustykrab8654 No Radio circuit was fine, ended up being the Fuel Pump circuit. I can't remember what number it was, as I don't have the truck anymore, but I know it was 20 amp fuse.
@MrDRVRSnipes I'm having this issue and I think this may be it as well....are you saying it was a 20A fuse or the relay?
Not clear if related but current recall on my 2022 Classic for radio draining battery issue. My 6 month old truck would not start yesterday and measured at 5.6V so clearly an issue. I hope they replace battery with fresh one if constant drain has shortened life of battery.
I hope they gave you a new battery because a drained battery below 10.2 volts will effect the longtime use life let alone multiple complete discharges .don’t let them tell you otherwise .oh and a good trick is to mark the bottom of the battery so you can check if they did really replace it or just wiped yours over with wd-40. 😊
@@Crazylife069 oh no I pushed for it, but they said load test checked fine .. I have same opinion as you , battery life will be shorter due to full discharge.
thanks for the electronics class and I'm gonna watch this video a couple more times . I have gone through 3 batteries on my 2019 ram with etorque, power steps etc. Of course Ram doesn't understand..heck when they took my battery out to look at it they said the temperature was extremely high and the battery was smoking but at that time they didn't know where the draw was coming from. So they charged me for a brand new battery that went out after one year. Today they have had my vehicle for three days and they found out that the radio usb module was producing power so they ordered this part and it'll be here tomorrow and we hope this will fix the issue but with the amount of times i've been to the dealership lets just wait and see. I look forward to your final video....thanks
I have a 2018 and I'm having the same problem. What was your problem?
Dodge sucks 2013 had to put in a new t i pm box lights come on dash at night and drain battery radio screen went blank I could only get one station on radio I would never buy another dodge had Ford F-350 power stroke 7.3 should have kept oh well back to fixing dodges screw ups
I had to remove my jockey box light and that solve my battery issues!!
I am having same problem going do your suggestions thanks a lot
All the best
Very helpful. Thanks for making the video
Glad it was helpful!
Great diagnostics video 👍
Thanks bro
I have 2019 ram 1500, have had it just over a year and the other day it just wouldn't start!! Did a jump and it worked, i was able to start it for about an hour after doing the jump and driving around for a while.
Next day my truck woulent start again.
I see lots of people talking about a fuse? Did it actually help ?
I just bought a new battery and was wondering if i should try the fuse thing before switching out the battery?
I'd test the battery first probably not holding a charge.
My headlights would come on randomly while parked and drain the battery. Still trying to resolve the issue here.
I'm having the same issue with my 09 1500. Did your initial test and found a 1.39 draw. I'm hesitant to just start pulling fuses. Is there any dangers or concerns to doing so?? Thank you for any help!
I had to remove my jockey box light problem solved!
So, what was the outcome/ issue?
.6 AMP IS STILL TOO MUCH. IT WILL DRAIN YOUR BATTERY. FACTORY SPEC IS .050 AMP
Agreed. One problem found but still more to go.
Okay I definitely need help. Got gen5 2022 ram 1500 eco diesel. Two batteries drained within a month. Dealer says need a software update. Won’t refund battery purchase, won’t replace anything else says sorry. What do I do and how do I find it?
That sucks those eco units seem to be problematic
What was wrong with radio?
Yeah sure missed the punch line in this video with all that racing stuff at the end lol
Thanks for the amazing video. So what is the solution? Am going to remove the radio fuse and test the truck for a week. I am so frustrated that with a new battery, truck dies every 2 days. This is a 2014 dodge ram 1500... Thought terminal or the fuse in the terminal could be an issue, but i will check the fuse first. Please advice if you find any solution......
I have a 2018 and have the same problem. Was your problem fixed?
@@kennethwashingtin3455 I changed the Battery (Free return with warranty in costco) and tightened the terminals super tight and left it for 1 and 1/2 week. Truck is starting. I am now in the 2 and 1/2 week test, mostly will try to start next week and keep you updated. So far it works fine.
Batteries already dead. Do I need to charge it first to perform this test?
Yes
Have a 14 srt 300
If I don't disconnect the battery without starting it within a week, it's stone cold dead.
Been like that since the first day I drove it off the lot. Dealership says that it's "normal".
That is not normal lol
I would bring my business elsewhere since they probably don’t even know how to diagnose the issue. That is why I call them Stealerships. Too many clueless people working there and throwing parts until it finally fixes the problem on your dime.
I always bring it to those grassroots garages with dirty greasy guys because they know their Shats.
I had a question I’m looking at the torqstorm supercharger and I have a challenger 6.4, with the all intercooler options I have no idea what to buy what would you recommend, I know I plan on getting a 750-800hp rated one but other than that not sure
Hardest part is fabricating intercooler setup or have a shop do it.
600mA draw is still way to much. Should be aroung 25 milliamps
Thanks!!!
Thumbs up, awesome.
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Awesome video👌, I was looking to change my stock 20 ram 1500 battery to a agm. You wouldn't happen to know which battery will fit? Was looking at either the xs d series 4800 or the 3400R only thing is with the 4800 I'm not sure if a gp 6 post terminal will fit on that 4800. The 3400r looks good jus don't know if the battery hold down wedge will secure it down since the 3400r doesn't have that big of a lip like the 4800 or h7 batteries
Mine is 3400r and the hold down works but have to tighten it down very good but works
@Mopar Motorsports awesome the 3400r is what I will go with then. Jus wanted to make sure that little black wedge looking hold down would work the way that particular battery looks at the bottom. I will definitely tighten that sucker up good. Thanks alot appreciate you hitting me back. 💯👊🙏
@johnnypiper9387 yes it works just have to get just right little tricky but works
@Mopar Motorsports cool, tricky meaning you jus gotta get the battery positioned right? Thought about zip tien that sucker down if needed lol. Thanks alot gonna go with the 3400r with my sound system.👊
@@johnnypiper1717 just have to get positioned right but yes it doesn't weigh anything so doesn't take much to hold it lol
Did they fix this for the 2017, 1500 Sport?
Not sure but it shouldn't be going dead
what was the problem im havin same issue and same draw with same fuse
I believe the radio itself
I’m having the exact same issue. Did fix the problem yet?
What’s that tool called
Multimeter or ohm meter
Haaaa lucky… mines drawing 60amps it dies with in 2-3 hours😂😂😂
Did you ever find the issue with the radio?
Nope haven't removed it yet
What if the vehicle has 2 batteries
Worked on my 2012 RAM 1500 5.7L. It was the radio fuse. It was drawing 0.6A. I don't drive very much so the batt. was slowly draining. So I now have an extra step if I wanna hear commercials : pop the hood, open fuse box and insert fuse ;0
This guy is close but way off. The three hundred million draw will slow down to about point six amps. That is the real problem. The radio always draws about three amps until it gets booted up. You need to find out where the point six amps is going.