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Whoever has 'something sodding else' may just get the lollipop. If you have that AND check the stereo Goldie you're heading for two lollipops.
Can't say for sure, as she has not been back to the guys who put thenewreplacement head unit in. However, getting fed up with all the issues, especially when she sat for one night and then refused to start, I decided to remove the stereo fuses when parking up. Which has helped.
This is the first time in weeks that she hasn't been used every day. So waiting to see what happens when I use her tomorrow or Thursday. If she starts then stereo is draining.
Which will answer one question. However, the issue with the ignition barrel remains, and still needs an answer.
Which reminds me. Did whoever the kind person with Icarsoft lr V2.0 ever manage to find out if it allows access to security? Thanks
For the battery drain, best method is to buy a DC Current Clamp meter. Then simulate the bonnet being closed by disconnecting the bonnet switch, and wait for the car to go to "sleep". Next use the clamp meter to find what circuits are still active & drawing current. If you're checking the radio, disable the motion sensors, so you down trigger them. You should only need to check the 12V aux & switched feeds, but check the other wires just in case.
I use this DC Clamp Meter from Amazon which works well. Many of then say they do DC current, but don't actually provide it..