I had a parasitic draw on my '06 Tahoe. Couldn't figure out where it was coming from. Even bought a fancy tester to find it. Had a wonky headlight switch that would randomly turn off the dash lights and I'd have to wiggle the crap out of it to get them back on. Replaced that and BAM! No more parasitic draw. Food for though...
Harbor freight sells a mini solar panel you could suction cup or maybe double side tape to one of the back side windows, it wouldn't take much to run two 14 or 16awg wires back there and find a little voltage regulator. The window tint would limit the power output, yes. But ultimately all you're probably needing to offset is what, maybe 0.05 amps? I imagine it would do just fine
My gauge cluster drains my battery. I was keeping a charger on it at all times and having to disconnect the battery at work (I work 12 hour shifts) because it would be dead. I unplugged the gauge cluster and it has never drained the battery since. Even sitting months at a time now. 03 Chevy 1500HD BTW.
I was listening along to this as I checked for parasitic draw but I don’t know what THAT had to do with any of it. Neighbors were looking at why I had my multimeter in such a tight place. 9:56
So I had the same problem even after I replaced the battery with the Diehard. It ended up being a worn relay in the fuse box for the ignition/starter. It was the original OEM part. After it was replaced with a new one, problem is no longer there, still going strong 6 months later. FYI, I chased the issue for months, replaced starter and battery and still had the issue.
On this body style suv there is a spot under the hood where an extra battery can go, on my 03 denali there is also a plug available that is for the body control module or something where an extra battery can go.
Did you remove the factory clamp meter off the negative? I dont see it.... i am in a perplexing chase for voltage drops, spikes, flatlines... etc. High fuel trim... replaced almost every sensor.... only grounds i havent redone are the one on the side of the block below the battery + box which i just discovered and also the ground on the rear passenger frame
I had a dash cam with an internal battery. I think the idea is you hook it up to a switched power source so that when you turn the car off, the built in battery will be just enough to shut the dash cam down. I found out the battery in mine had failed, and i had it hooked up wrong (i hooked it up to constant 12V). My dash cam would kill my battery in about 2-3 days. Wish i would have measured the current draw on it. But not sure what the best solution is since the texas sun just bakes these dash cams and causes the internal batteries to explode. I think higher end dash cams you can tie accessory power to and it will be a little smarter about power usage. My other solution was to just install dual batteries but even then that would get me from 2-3 days to 4-6 days which still isn't great. The other solution is to get a battery tender and plug in when its going to be sitting (over the weekend for example). My last option was a small solar panel to keep the battery topped up which seems like it would be the best solution (if you aren't parking in a garage).
I've been having issues with my 05 GMC Sierra having buggy interior lights. With the vehicle off, it dims the lights dramatically or even doesn't light up at all. Been trying to look up the issue but can't find anything. Battery tested out fine
the fuse box on the driver side front wheel. check underneath for corrosion. Also, I have seen many 03-06 trucks the instrament cluster will cause funky things too
great vid Matt. very useful info. I have a second battery tray on my 2011 tahoe. just not sure how to run a secondary battery. I have been told that the connections are there but can’t find them. nice background of the golf course on your drive up the hill. really enjoying the Tahiti build.
Parasitic Draw is common on Tahoe/Yukon with Bose system. When the Bose AMP goes bad can draw your battery in 48 to 72 hours, i had this issue in my 2004 Tahoe, disconnected the Bose amp and problem solved, no more issues. since.
I have a 03 Z71 4x4. Three days of non use resulted in a dead battery. A battery test revealed a bad battery. With a new one....same thing....dead in 3 days. With vom in series at the negative side of battery and pulling fuses one at a time, the fuse controlling the instrument cluster showed an amp draw. Research revealed that solder in the cluster circuit board can “ migrate” .....defective solder....it deteriorates......Sent the cluster to Automotive Circuit Solutions in MO. Fast turn around, great result, fixed problem, refreshed the cluster AND. added trans temp gauge with return shipping $180. Bargain. Problem solved. After two years of ownership I’ve brought mechanicals to 100%. Now to the rust and leather replacement...Seat Cover Company. They are also great. I bought a driver seat bottom replacement for my Escalade. Perfect. My Tahoe has 175000 and pulls my double axle trailer daily..5000#...I’m a carpenter/ licensed contractor. This series of vehicles is reliable. Love your vids, Matt. Semper Fidelis Dave Heitman
My battery went dead in my 04 recently took me 3 days to get it running, computer reset, alarm pass 3 going crazy and ignition fuses blew so yea these things go insane when battery dies
Me watching this cid saying you need a die hard battery then seeing you with die hard the next clip 😭😂😭 i use die hard in all my vehicles from 2016 never let me down
My in laws got me a Type-S brand jump pack for Christmas and I actually had to use it right away on my Acura and I had charged it fully. Had to jump the car multiple times and it still showed over 90 percent charge left. I've only charged it one time since December 2020. It still has almost full battery left. The NOCO is a great product, being the most expensive, but these cheaper ones work just as good if not better. I don't know how much mine was because it was a gift but it's not expensive.
My Chevy Colorado can go 3 weeks or more without driving, I would have a flat batt. Dash cam, wireless remote for lights, bluethooth device would pull it down. Jumper would fire it off instantly. I installed a solar powered charger that fits up in the windshield. Keeps it topped of at full voltage.
Hey dude why not put an auxiliary battery next to the a/c dryer? I bought the auxiliary battery tray for that corner for the suburban camper package. But it uses a power sports battery I think from the research I did. And there is a factory harness and that comes off the starter.
Matt I have a parasitic draw on my 2003 Chevy Tahoe Z71 that is driving me FREAKING CRAZY 😜 any suggestions on what I need to do in order to diagnose the issue?
On my 99 silverado the body control module I found out was causing the battery to drain. I still need to change it but its sitting waiting for the head gasket to get repaired.
Me who doesn't put the hold down back in becuse it makes it harder to take the battery out. Like it's not going anywhere. Unless you role it. Then it will just hit the hood arch on the hood I have dule post and start a fire. No big deal. If it's roled it's probably totaled any way.
Back in 2012 my 2001 Silverado needed a battery so I picked one up at Walmart, took it home and put it in and it wouldn't start my truck. I called Walmart and a girl in the auto service department said it may just be that battery was on the shelf too long and to bring it back and they would give me another one. I go back and in the 10 minutes it takes me to get there the service center manager decides to get involved. I was informed that they would need to "test" the battery before they would do anything. 30 minutes later I was told that they were charging the battery so they could "test it". The manager comes out and tells me the battery is good and I could take it home, I told him I wanted my money back along with my core battery. I went across the parking lot to Autozone and bought a Duralast that lasted until last year, I've always been pro Autozone, but I've had some bad experiences with them the last few years so next time I'm going to O'Reilly's. ;-)
Just curious, what kind of work do you do mon-Friday? You seem to have a lot of vehicle knowledge so I would assume you work as a mechanic but I could be wrong
If you look closely at the alternator bracket its actually labeled ground, so I’m assuming gm expects it to be jumped that way. Definitely way easier than trying to get a connection on those crusty side terminals.
Lmao how funny my battery is dying like it’ll sit for 6 hours not start then let it sit for about a min and it’ll start just fine (it’s also leaking battery fluids)
They the best, I got a GPS tracker, dash cam with aftermarket double din stereo and subwoofer. No problems at all! Considering adding a second battery for of grid trips!
![[Limbus Company - Teaser] Season5 - Oblivion](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/8anKuEeZLeI/mqdefault.jpg)
Sounds like you might need a trickle charger just so that the battery doesn’t drain too bad over night. Worth a try to see if that helps.
Matt What about putting a dedicated battery just for the dash cam & installing one of them mini solar panels things like near the back window?🤔
That's what I have it works great
I had a parasitic draw on my '06 Tahoe. Couldn't figure out where it was coming from. Even bought a fancy tester to find it. Had a wonky headlight switch that would randomly turn off the dash lights and I'd have to wiggle the crap out of it to get them back on. Replaced that and BAM! No more parasitic draw. Food for though...
Harbor freight sells a mini solar panel you could suction cup or maybe double side tape to one of the back side windows, it wouldn't take much to run two 14 or 16awg wires back there and find a little voltage regulator. The window tint would limit the power output, yes. But ultimately all you're probably needing to offset is what, maybe 0.05 amps? I imagine it would do just fine
Parasitic draw if often times caused by the gauge cluster, for people with that issue on 03-07 GM TRUCKS/SUV'S.
Never had that problem, ignition switch module, sticking relay in the fuse panel can cause problems across any vehicle
My gauge cluster drains my battery. I was keeping a charger on it at all times and having to disconnect the battery at work (I work 12 hour shifts) because it would be dead. I unplugged the gauge cluster and it has never drained the battery since. Even sitting months at a time now. 03 Chevy 1500HD BTW.
ProjectFarm!!!! Love that dudes videos.
I was listening along to this as I checked for parasitic draw but I don’t know what THAT had to do with any of it. Neighbors were looking at why I had my multimeter in such a tight place. 9:56
Lmao
So I had the same problem even after I replaced the battery with the Diehard. It ended up being a worn relay in the fuse box for the ignition/starter. It was the original OEM part. After it was replaced with a new one, problem is no longer there, still going strong 6 months later. FYI, I chased the issue for months, replaced starter and battery and still had the issue.
On this body style suv there is a spot under the hood where an extra battery can go, on my 03 denali there is also a plug available that is for the body control module or something where an extra battery can go.
Uuuh.... where?
@@andrewcordova8400 if you’re looking at the engine front the front of the car, it’s on the right side next to the firewall.
Did you remove the factory clamp meter off the negative? I dont see it.... i am in a perplexing chase for voltage drops, spikes, flatlines... etc. High fuel trim... replaced almost every sensor.... only grounds i havent redone are the one on the side of the block below the battery + box which i just discovered and also the ground on the rear passenger frame
Hell yea you can put that other battery on the passager side at the fire wall next to the ac dryer you'll be good !
Lovely nature sounds
What jump starter is that big one it looks alot like the matco verison
Just an idea. Couldn't you power the Dash Cam with one of those battery packs.?
Do a solar battery mantener
Extended side post terminals.
I had a dash cam with an internal battery. I think the idea is you hook it up to a switched power source so that when you turn the car off, the built in battery will be just enough to shut the dash cam down. I found out the battery in mine had failed, and i had it hooked up wrong (i hooked it up to constant 12V). My dash cam would kill my battery in about 2-3 days. Wish i would have measured the current draw on it. But not sure what the best solution is since the texas sun just bakes these dash cams and causes the internal batteries to explode. I think higher end dash cams you can tie accessory power to and it will be a little smarter about power usage.
My other solution was to just install dual batteries but even then that would get me from 2-3 days to 4-6 days which still isn't great. The other solution is to get a battery tender and plug in when its going to be sitting (over the weekend for example). My last option was a small solar panel to keep the battery topped up which seems like it would be the best solution (if you aren't parking in a garage).
Great idea with the solar panel.
Most AGM batteries are made by Clarios anyways - under private label. It's the renamed spin-off of Johnson Controls Power Solutions division.
thx. I knew that Wally Mart/Autozone/Interstate/Sears/NAPA/Champion were made by J/C/P to different specs. Didn't know about the Clarios switch.
I've been having issues with my 05 GMC Sierra having buggy interior lights. With the vehicle off, it dims the lights dramatically or even doesn't light up at all. Been trying to look up the issue but can't find anything. Battery tested out fine
the fuse box on the driver side front wheel. check underneath for corrosion. Also, I have seen many 03-06 trucks the instrament cluster will cause funky things too
Terrific video!!!
Got a 2003 Yukon Denali and it kills batteries in about 3-4 years.
Yo...OCD Matty....what kinda rusty azz battery tray is Dat?
Fix it......
Get a solar trickle charger
Checking "parasitic" losses with voltmeter. Using the ammeter in series with all doors closed and no accessories turned on. KEY OFF.
Might be time to do a dual battery setup man,pretty simple mod for these trucks,already got the holes in the engine bay for a battery tray
Where can I get one of these battery trays if you don’t mind
2 batteries are for diesel.
@@kc0lifyes and no, auxillary batteries could be optioned, mostly with fleet trucks in the north on gassers too
@@TheRealEddyG You can probably go on rock auto and find one
If you are going to use power often with the engine off you can get lithium cells pretty cheap these days and some solar would be cool
9:58 😨
great vid Matt. very useful info. I have a second battery tray on my 2011 tahoe. just not sure how to run a secondary battery. I have been told that the connections are there but can’t find them. nice background of the golf course on your drive up the hill. really enjoying the Tahiti build.
I like that tip on how to test the draw with a meter. My brain is mechanical, not wired for electrical (no pun intended).
You can put a second battery in the engine compartment there's a battery tray you can get that will fit in the top left of the engine bay
Parasitic Draw is common on Tahoe/Yukon with Bose system. When the Bose AMP goes bad can draw your battery in 48 to 72 hours, i had this issue in my 2004 Tahoe, disconnected the Bose amp and problem solved, no more issues. since.
Great vid! I actually work at a plant that makes battery separators (the fiberglass material).
I have a 03 Z71 4x4. Three days of non use resulted in a dead battery. A battery test revealed a bad battery. With a new one....same thing....dead in 3 days. With vom in series at the negative side of battery and pulling fuses one at a time, the fuse controlling the instrument cluster showed an amp draw. Research revealed that solder in the cluster circuit board can “ migrate” .....defective solder....it deteriorates......Sent the cluster to Automotive Circuit Solutions in MO. Fast turn around, great result, fixed problem, refreshed the cluster AND. added trans temp gauge with return shipping $180. Bargain. Problem solved. After two years of ownership I’ve brought mechanicals to 100%. Now to the rust and leather replacement...Seat Cover Company. They are also great. I bought a driver seat bottom replacement for my Escalade. Perfect. My Tahoe has 175000 and pulls my double axle trailer daily..5000#...I’m a carpenter/ licensed contractor. This series of vehicles is reliable. Love your vids, Matt. Semper Fidelis Dave Heitman
My battery went dead in my 04 recently took me 3 days to get it running, computer reset, alarm pass 3 going crazy and ignition fuses blew so yea these things go insane when battery dies
Me watching this cid saying you need a die hard battery then seeing you with die hard the next clip 😭😂😭 i use die hard in all my vehicles from 2016 never let me down
I put a Die hard in my SUV it shocked me the first time I cranked it up. Definitely woke everything up
Yea man it’s a wonderful brand no trouble with them so far
My in laws got me a Type-S brand jump pack for Christmas and I actually had to use it right away on my Acura and I had charged it fully. Had to jump the car multiple times and it still showed over 90 percent charge left. I've only charged it one time since December 2020. It still has almost full battery left. The NOCO is a great product, being the most expensive, but these cheaper ones work just as good if not better. I don't know how much mine was because it was a gift but it's not expensive.
My Chevy Colorado can go 3 weeks or more without driving, I would have a flat batt. Dash cam, wireless remote for lights, bluethooth device would pull it down. Jumper would fire it off instantly. I installed a solar powered charger that fits up in the windshield. Keeps it topped of at full voltage.
Hey dude why not put an auxiliary battery next to the a/c dryer? I bought the auxiliary battery tray for that corner for the suburban camper package. But it uses a power sports battery I think from the research I did. And there is a factory harness and that comes off the starter.
Matt I have a parasitic draw on my 2003 Chevy Tahoe Z71 that is driving me FREAKING CRAZY 😜 any suggestions on what I need to do in order to diagnose the issue?
On my 99 silverado the body control module I found out was causing the battery to drain. I still need to change it but its sitting waiting for the head gasket to get repaired.
Gotta have a hold down. I use batteries with both top and side terminals/posts and I really don't want the positive post welding itself to my fender 😂
Crazy how I was just thinking about how your dash cam was doing and you posted about it. Sweet. Thanks
good video dude you can try tandem battery use a 4-wheeler or bike battery will give you a little extra power
I got to get me a jump starter like this!
Me who doesn't put the hold down back in becuse it makes it harder to take the battery out. Like it's not going anywhere. Unless you role it. Then it will just hit the hood arch on the hood I have dule post and start a fire. No big deal. If it's roled it's probably totaled any way.
Someone must undoubtedly love ❤️ their battery bouncing around inside their engine compartment!!!!!!!!! 😆 LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great info....
Back in 2012 my 2001 Silverado needed a battery so I picked one up at Walmart, took it home and put it in and it wouldn't start my truck. I called Walmart and a girl in the auto service department said it may just be that battery was on the shelf too long and to bring it back and they would give me another one. I go back and in the 10 minutes it takes me to get there the service center manager decides to get involved. I was informed that they would need to "test" the battery before they would do anything. 30 minutes later I was told that they were charging the battery so they could "test it". The manager comes out and tells me the battery is good and I could take it home, I told him I wanted my money back along with my core battery. I went across the parking lot to Autozone and bought a Duralast that lasted until last year, I've always been pro Autozone, but I've had some bad experiences with them the last few years so next time I'm going to O'Reilly's. ;-)
Exactly why I didn’t want to even try having it warrantied out. They’re gonna want to charge/test it and it’s more hassle than the battery is worth!
Just curious, what kind of work do you do mon-Friday? You seem to have a lot of vehicle knowledge so I would assume you work as a mechanic but I could be wrong
He's said in some previous videos that he's a mechanic
Neat little trick using the lug and alt bracket. My biggest complaint on my 2500 Silverado is the batt posts.
If you look closely at the alternator bracket its actually labeled ground, so I’m assuming gm expects it to be jumped that way. Definitely way easier than trying to get a connection on those crusty side terminals.
Lmao how funny my battery is dying like it’ll sit for 6 hours not start then let it sit for about a min and it’ll start just fine (it’s also leaking battery fluids)
Yea if its leaking its probably screwed.. Check for a draw after installing the new one just to be sure!
I've been using AGM batteries for over 10 years. They are the best for use in the North areas. We get winter temps below - 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
They also do well in high temp like in Houston.
They the best, I got a GPS tracker, dash cam with aftermarket double din stereo and subwoofer. No problems at all!
Considering adding a second battery for of grid trips!
Clickbait