5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003) Learn more about the 5th Generation Maxima, including the VQ30DE-K and VQ35DE engines.

Interior fuse #13 - parasitic draw

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-23-2022, 03:48 PM
  #1  
Newbie - Just Registered
Thread Starter
iTrader: (11)
 
Slamrod's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 1,169
Interior fuse #13 - parasitic draw

So it appears something on this circuit is causing a parasitic draw. About 0.080 amps or so, when I pull that fuse the draw goes down to about 0.014, perhaps I have another issue elsewhere but im not really sure what a “normal” draw is considered on these cars. I pulled all the interior bulbs, all the door switches, the trunk bulb - no change. As per a resource I found, fuse #13 is responsible for the following:
Interior Lamp, Front Step Lamp, Door Switch, Time Control Unit, Ignition Key Hole Illumination, Spot Lamp, Vanity Mirror Lamp LH/RH (Illumination), Trunk Room Lamp/Switch, Rear Window Defogger Relay (Door Mirror)

It started raining while I was poking around and I decided I should probably shouldnt continue given the circumstances. However, two questions for yall:
1) What is a ‘normal’ draw considered on these cars when its off and just sitting?
2) Are there any usual suspects on this circuit that I should focus on?

Ive read a lot about faulty door switches but that doesnt appear to be the case here. Any help and guidance is appreciated, thanks all.

Slamrod is offline  
Old 04-24-2022, 03:50 AM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
maxiiiboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: California
Posts: 1,445
I would start with the trunk lighting and the rear window defogger. You should be able to disconnect and eliminate.
maxiiiboy is offline  
Old 04-24-2022, 08:25 PM
  #3  
Bad *** Newb
iTrader: (7)
 
Child_uv_KoRn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,943
I think .1 or less is normal
Child_uv_KoRn is offline  
Old 04-26-2022, 05:23 PM
  #4  
Newbie - Just Registered
Thread Starter
iTrader: (11)
 
Slamrod's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 1,169
Originally Posted by maxiiiboy
I would start with the trunk lighting and the rear window defogger. You should be able to disconnect and eliminate.
Ill give both a shot, hopefully this weekend ill have time and the weather permits.

Originally Posted by Child_uv_KoRn
I think .1 or less is normal
Ive read 10 sources and got 10 different answers lol. Saw a few that said more modern cars have lots of computers and 0.10 draw is completely normal, although I dont this ours qualify. Either way, even with a 0.10 draw, that would mean I could probably avoid any issues by just driving it once a week or so to keep it charged. If it comes down to it I will probably just pull the negative cable off when I park it for more than a day, dont want to risk hurting that brand new Odyssey battery I just spent an arm and a leg on.
Slamrod is offline  
Old 04-27-2022, 05:14 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
User1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 2,448
I go with 50mA. Mine is well under that.

How quickly is your battery being discharged?

User1 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dgpfx
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
13
07-05-2015 07:36 AM
surban1
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11
08-17-2013 09:59 PM
Coolzombi
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
7
10-15-2012 02:40 PM
Jwad00
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
4
02-24-2007 06:33 PM



Quick Reply: Interior fuse #13 - parasitic draw



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:57 PM.