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Parasitic battery drain

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Rhartline, Sep 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM.

  1. Sep 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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    Rhartline

    Rhartline [OP] New Member

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    Dead battery twice, battery tested ok, alternator ok. 2021 SR5.
    Measured current draw when off at 0.9 amps.
    Started pulling fuses to find the culprit.
    Pulling the 30A tow fuse seems to stop the extra current draw. Both terminals are clear - must be in the connector or wiring harness. No recent work done except for undercoating a few weeks ago. I'm not towing anything soon - so at least not an emergency.
    Thoughts?
     
  2. Sep 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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    mqqn

    mqqn ID-10-T Magnet

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    Check the relays as well, saw an interesting TCCN where there was a bad relay that was causing a battery drain.

    Good luck!
     
  3. Sep 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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    blackdemon_tt

    blackdemon_tt Battery Slayer

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    Clean both battery terminals, while clamps are out clean the inside of both. Make sure both clamps are tight when reinstalling..
    Jot down ypur radio presets.
     
  4. Sep 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    My 7 pin was also causing a current draw. I found one of the pins was bent. Straightened them all out and no more drain.
     
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  5. Sep 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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    2mchfun

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

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  6. Sep 10, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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  7. Sep 10, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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