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Old 06-12-14, 11:54 AM
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The B/W wire for the S4 alternator would be wired to switched voltage but on the S5/S6 alternator that wire goes to constant voltage or the alternator would slowly drain the battery.

And the BTN fuse powers other fuses w/constant voltage.
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you don't have rear fog light at least ?
I only have the rear one and i have this issue. just checked today, but the fog dash light is even half lit without the headlight on...
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Originally Posted by satch
You need to supply more info. Have you tried testing for an amperage drain and pulled fuses in the process to isolate the problem?
Previous owner had it wired wrong. I'm all good now.
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