Aftermarket Stereo is draining the battery
07-18-2016, 06:30 PM
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2005 s500
Aftermarket Stereo is draining the battery
I purchased a 2005 s500 4 months ago and had the stereo switched out for a Pioneer dbl din. It's draining the battery. I initially replaced the battery, but to no avail.
Also before changing out the stereo, I went to "Al & Eds" and was quoted a price for the Stereo, Amp & fiber optics wiring, at $3,000 and up. I'm much a lay-person at this and need some input. How will I & how much (approx) to remedy this problem?
Also before changing out the stereo, I went to "Al & Eds" and was quoted a price for the Stereo, Amp & fiber optics wiring, at $3,000 and up. I'm much a lay-person at this and need some input. How will I & how much (approx) to remedy this problem?
07-19-2016, 07:04 PM
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Who installed the stereo? Take it back there and have them fix it
The stereo was probably wired so it's on all the time. A simple toggle switch added to the stereo power lead will turn it off completely , or you can have it rewired to turn on and off with the ignition
This should not cost more than $30-60 at a reputable stereo shop
The stereo was probably wired so it's on all the time. A simple toggle switch added to the stereo power lead will turn it off completely , or you can have it rewired to turn on and off with the ignition
This should not cost more than $30-60 at a reputable stereo shop
