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12-07-2010, 06:34 PM
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weird wire
Just ran across a red wire behind the diagnostic cover on the drivers side footwell.It almost appears to be round romex! Looks like it might be 16/2 or maybe 14/2. The end is clipped neatly so I 'm thinking factory and it runs under the carpet towards the back of the car. Anyone else seen this on their car? I just noticed it tonight while trying to fix the dreaded 'battery drain' syndrome
 As always, any help is appreciated. dennis 
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12-10-2010, 08:42 AM
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Re: weird wire
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Dennis- What you are describing does not sound like a factory wire. My best guess is it may be a remnant of a car-phone which may have been installed at one time. Additionally, I would check around for any additional wires that tap into you 12v/accessory wires as an aftermarket accessory installation done improperly will lead to a battery drain issue. Hope this helps.
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12-10-2010, 01:18 PM
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Re: weird wire
Thanks to all. Mike, I do have a remote alarm/start device but I disconnected it and still have a drain. Alternator seems OK. No internal ground. Time to start the process of elimination I guess. I think I'll track the red wire down just out of curiosity. It seems that it only does this during winter months. Thanks again for the help. Antenna is fine also. No amp/sub just factory. Will report back with the cause when I find it!
Last edited by dennyo; 12-10-2010 at 01:19 PM. Reason: more info
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12-10-2010, 01:49 PM
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Re: weird wire
You can easily determine which circuit has a draw by pulling one fuse at a time and seeing if the voltage at the battery changes. If it does, then that is where I would start to look. I read here that if you have a draw, it will drop the voltage down at the battery a noticeable amount. Good luck. Electrical gremlins are the worst.
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12-10-2010, 05:54 PM
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Re: weird wire
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For information on how to diagnose a parasitic drain on your electrical system, check HERE and HERE .
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