Willygee Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) Vehicle off key out of ignition..first minute or so well over an amp as body control modules calm down. The reading pictured after half hour . Hope this helps others. Edited August 2, 2021 by Willygee windguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Did you have 'approach lights' on? Myself, I've got the BCM set for "Dark Mode" and interior lights on 'Off' , not 'Auto'. Also permanently wired in "battery maintainer" solar panel [doesn't do anything when car is in shade but helps to reduce parasitic draw often enough]. windguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willygee Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 What are approach lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Ridley Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 40mA is what my 2016 measured also. windguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zalienz Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 All computerized cars use a small amount of electricity to keep their memories alive. The general rule for parasitic draw is 50 milliamps or less. 46ma is within normal tolerances. It shouldn't be an issue unless the vehicle sits for a long time without being driven, usually 14 days or more. It will eventually draw the battery down until it won't start. If you're in that situation, a Battery Tender or other automatic battery charger/maintainer would be recommended to prevent battery discharge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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