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Battery Drainage

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by DWE, Nov 3, 2021.

  1. Nov 3, 2021 at 10:13 AM
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    DWE

    DWE [OP] New Member

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    I'm having issues with the battery draining if I do not drive my Tundra for several days. Any help on guiding me to the component that is causing the drain. Thanks
     
  2. Nov 3, 2021 at 10:44 AM
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    DWE

    DWE [OP] New Member

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    I replaced the battery, a years or so ago thinking that it was the issue.... The issue has continued. The entire truck is stock. I have not modified a thing. I will take a moment and introduce myself.
     
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  3. Nov 3, 2021 at 10:45 AM
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    frichco228

    frichco228 Valued Member

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    If original battery on your 2015, time to replace that. Could be a bad cell, even if newer.

    If battery checks out ok (you need to do a load test), then you will need to start checking for parasitic drain somewhere. Not hard, but a bit tedious.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRcj1fQcWwU
     
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  4. Nov 3, 2021 at 10:46 AM
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    NoRcptn

    NoRcptn Better than mediocre poster

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    My Tundra battery didn't last very long on any generation I had. I ended up buying an X2 and haven't had any problems since.
     
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  5. Nov 3, 2021 at 12:49 PM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    Check for rodent damage too, might not be charging when you do drive.
     
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