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Parasitic battery leak

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by bensheets175, Mar 30, 2024.

  1. Mar 30, 2024 at 5:41 PM
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    bensheets175

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    Greetings fellow Toyoters.
    I'm Ben.
    I own a 2018 Tundra TRD with a snow Blade added and a 2" lift.
    I am now dealing with a parasitic battery leak. I have checked the battery and went through all of the fuses/circuits.
    I'll be taking a look at the starter and alternator. Previously (a year ago) there was an issue with the burglar alarm going off on its own in the middle of the night. It has since resolved itself.
    If anyone knows of a common issue with the 2018 Tundra please let me know.
     
  2. Mar 30, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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    mfelton18

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    Any aftermarket lighting hooked up to the battery?
     
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  3. Mar 31, 2024 at 10:56 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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  4. Mar 31, 2024 at 11:11 AM
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    In my opinion the stock battery from the factory blows. I would switch it to an AGM battery and replace the fuse so your alternator kicks on around a higher charging cycle. Looking back at it I wouldn’t run a battery in the truck less than 14v. I feel like that extra 2.5v gives you a lot more headroom especially if you’re running extra lights and an audio system (air pump).

     
    Last edited: Mar 31, 2024
  5. Mar 31, 2024 at 11:44 AM
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    Do you have remote start?
     

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