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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 02:58 PM
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Arrow Radio relay sucking energy

My problem is that my battery is being drained when the car is off. Ive tracked it down to the radio relay up front in the engine bay. I have to remove the 3 wire relay to stop the draining. What could be causing this? I took the power out of the antenna and radio and it still is draining power. Bad realy?
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Old Dec 20, 2002 | 03:46 PM
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Is it an aftermarket radio? Did you do the install if so? If the ignition wire (Provides power to source when key is turned) is on a hot wire (Constant 12v) you may sometimes notice battery drain.

I may be WAY off. I don't know much about the relay you speak of, but have seen weird **** happen when the above is done.
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 08:25 AM
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Yes it is an aftermarket radio, but I bought the car with it. The drainage began recently. The relay is upfront in the relay box near the intercooler. Its a long strip of relay. It has a 3 wire setup. I take the relay out and the battery doesnt get drained. Well, I keep searching.
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