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Expert: Ernesto R - 10/20/2009


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I have a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder,with a Bose System. I have been experiencing battery drain (resulting in a dead battery) and used a test light to locate a possible drain source. I traced the drain to the audio amp fuse.
When i pull the fuse and use the test lamp between the negative batt. post and neg. terminal connector, I hear chatter from the amp. I have pulled the fuse, until I can resolve this.
Could I possibly have one of the bad flow solder amps?


Answer
remove the negative battery terminal
the test light goes in the terminal from the battery and the terminal that you remove
if the light is very bright there is something taking a lot of power ( keep the doors close )
UNPLUG THE AMPLIFIER AND SEE IF THE LIGHT goes donw , if not keep looking for the problem
good luck  

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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'm a car electronics installer with 22 of experience. I'm very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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