Battery drain on GS

Buzzen812

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The battery on my GS keeps dying after a few days.
The f.r.e.d.s (off key power drain) is about 220 mA.
I have gone through all the fuses and found removing f26 & f27 (have to pull both) bring the draw to about 20mA.

Any ideas
Ps. removing the fuses causes both the door locks and windows not to work.

Thanks
James
 

safrane

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An old tracker is the probable cause.

Once its own rechargeable batteries expire it draws from the car.

Lots of posts on here about how to remove.
 

Felonious Crud

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An old tracker is the probable cause.

Once its own rechargeable batteries expire it draws from the car.

Lots of posts on here about how to remove.

I *think* the company which fitted the tracker will remove it for free.
 

Buzzen812

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I have read about the tracker. I should have stated that I live in the United States. I was not sure if those cars were supplied with trackers from the factory. I will call my dealer and see what they have to say.

Does any one know where I could get a full electrical wiring diagram for the car. I'm am a little confused why I would need to pull both fuses to correct the problem.
 

Buzzen812

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Ok after a lot of work I have found the problem but i still don't understand.
The drain is from doors. F26 and F27. Here is the deal. If I sit it the car with the doors closed the with an amp meter on the battery it reads 220 mA.
If i pull fuse F26 still reads 220mA. Put fuse back in and Pull F27 meter reads 220mA.
If i pull both fuses the meter reads 20mA.

SO im stumped any ideas?
Ps the door locks and windows are both on the fuse.
 

conaero

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It will be either the door handle micro switch or the electric window micro switch. I would check the door one first.