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jhandy · 01-06-2010, 09:39 AM

Hi, I wanted to get one of those battery cut off switchs that still allow a little power to the radio and CPU, but cuts off power to the battery.

The reason I wanted this is that when I park my car for a few days, the battery dies just enough not to start the car, but enough to open the trunk.

My question is: If I put this on, pull the plug, and then shut the hood, will I be able to open it again without pulling the cable?

Any other ideas on fixing the problem of battery drain?
I already did the testing on the car with a volt meter, and nothing pulls a ton of power, but I think that combining the radio, CPU, alarm, alarm indicator lights drain the battery.

James

01-06-2010, 09:39 AM	#1
jhandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bastrop, TX Posts: 705	battery cut off switch Hi, I wanted to get one of those battery cut off switchs that still allow a little power to the radio and CPU, but cuts off power to the battery. The reason I wanted this is that when I park my car for a few days, the battery dies just enough not to start the car, but enough to open the trunk. My question is: If I put this on, pull the plug, and then shut the hood, will I be able to open it again without pulling the cable? Any other ideas on fixing the problem of battery drain? I already did the testing on the car with a volt meter, and nothing pulls a ton of power, but I think that combining the radio, CPU, alarm, alarm indicator lights drain the battery. James __________________ 2002 S Pedro rear stabilizer bar, CF strut braces, Maxspeed headers with 100 cell cats, Fabspeed cat bypass pipes, H&R springs with M030 setup, TRG rear links, EVO air intake, B&M Short shift kit, Raby IMS upgrade, Raby underdrive pulley Last edited by jhandy; 01-06-2010 at 09:58 AM.