Vauxhall Meriva high level brake lamp on when parked + battery drain 2 days
Variant: 1.4
Model Year: 2011
Categories:
Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
Battery will drain after 2 days.
5.6 volts at battery
Charge rate 14.2 v
0.9amp drain at battery
Battery replaced
High level brake lamp (on its own) illuminated when ignition turned off. Have disconnected high level lamp and battery drain still present 0.8volts
Brake lights all function correctly when ignition on / vehicle running
No fault codes.
5.6 volts at battery
Charge rate 14.2 v
0.9amp drain at battery
Battery replaced
High level brake lamp (on its own) illuminated when ignition turned off. Have disconnected high level lamp and battery drain still present 0.8volts
Brake lights all function correctly when ignition on / vehicle running
No fault codes.
Posted: Jul 7, 2023 (1 year ago)
LOAD test your battery , check for a parasitic drain
Posted Jul 7, 2023 (1 year ago)
Check for damaged wiring where it passes through into top of tailgate
Posted Jul 7, 2023 (1 year ago)
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