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orled



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Dual battery charging
I have twin odyssey 1500's with IBS controller approx 18 months old. Notice main battery charge level drops to lower end 'orange zone' over 2 weeks when vehicle not used, auxiliary remains high. Is this normal or do I need to test battery / look for charge leak?
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bpman



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Probably alarm and/or tracker drawing power
Post #385382 6th Jan 2015 7:24am
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trooper



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The IBS controller/indicator probably draws a parasitic current from the battery, which is significant over a number of weeks.

I have a National Luna split charge system fitted, which I have incorporated an isolation switch into the indicator to stop the parasitic drain from the engine battery, when the engine is off.
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