Parasitic drain - fuse 14 & 41?
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Parasitic drain - fuse 14 & 41?
Hi all,
I am trying to locate a parasitic drain in a 2011 ML350, utilizing an Amp Hound 2 device I found the following fuses to have current.
Instrument panel
Fuse 14 - EIS [EZS] control unit: 7.5 amp
Luggage compartment/trunk
Fuse 41 - Overhead control panel control unit: 25 amp
Fuse 14 is pulling 0.1 amps
Fuse 41 is pulling 0.06 amps
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
I am trying to locate a parasitic drain in a 2011 ML350, utilizing an Amp Hound 2 device I found the following fuses to have current.
Instrument panel
Fuse 14 - EIS [EZS] control unit: 7.5 amp
Luggage compartment/trunk
Fuse 41 - Overhead control panel control unit: 25 amp
Fuse 14 is pulling 0.1 amps
Fuse 41 is pulling 0.06 amps
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
Last edited by intel; Sep 6, 2024 at 01:05 AM.
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Here is a little quote i found “
Parasitic draw
This is when electrical devices continue to draw power from the battery after the engine is off. A normal parasitic draw is between 50 and 85 milliamps for newer cars, and less than 50 milliamps for older cars. A parasitic draw that's too high can shorten the battery's life”
I would put a good 24 hr charge on the battery and start from there. I found that not all batteries get a good 100% charge from the alternator. When my GL or Ml start to sound a little weak on turning over .. I put them on a good charger .
So your .1 or 100 milliamp draw imo should not be causing any issues.
Parasitic draw
This is when electrical devices continue to draw power from the battery after the engine is off. A normal parasitic draw is between 50 and 85 milliamps for newer cars, and less than 50 milliamps for older cars. A parasitic draw that's too high can shorten the battery's life”
I would put a good 24 hr charge on the battery and start from there. I found that not all batteries get a good 100% charge from the alternator. When my GL or Ml start to sound a little weak on turning over .. I put them on a good charger .
So your .1 or 100 milliamp draw imo should not be causing any issues.
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