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Interior fuse #13 - parasitic draw

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Old Apr 23, 2022 | 03:48 PM
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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.

Old Apr 24, 2022 | 03:50 AM
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I would start with the trunk lighting and the rear window defogger. You should be able to disconnect and eliminate.
Old Apr 24, 2022 | 08:25 PM
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I think .1 or less is normal
Old Apr 26, 2022 | 05:23 PM
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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.
Old Apr 27, 2022 | 05:14 AM
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I go with 50mA. Mine is well under that.

How quickly is your battery being discharged?

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