ratpak07
Ruckster
All unattended persons will be towed away at owners expense. l.a.m.c. 1324.8435
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Post by ratpak07 on May 11, 2005 14:42:29 GMT -5
sometimes when i try to turn on my ruck, the battery is dead, and i have to kick start it, i do have a stereo on it, but it doesnt draw any power cause i always remove the face, any suggestions?
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Post by SqUiRmInAtOr/ Phred 501 on May 11, 2005 15:03:35 GMT -5
Did it die before you installed the stereo? If not, chances are the stereo is the culprit. You could use a plug for your 12v stereo connection and unplug it when your not running. You could also use a relay to energize it off the ignition switch. You need to check it with a miliameter and see if your drawing current with the face off like you think. Maybe check your stereo's instructions, they might even tell you it's got a constant draw.  |
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Post by SpoonKiller on May 11, 2005 15:27:47 GMT -5
Maybe check your stereo's instructions, they might even tell you it's got a constant draw. Don't most stereos draw constant power to to keep station settings? It shouldn't be that much of a drain though... |
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Post by chanito on May 11, 2005 16:53:25 GMT -5
Ok now this is kind of touchy, but most likelly when you installed your stereo, you disconnected the battery, so first i would check to see if the connections are tight, is very easy to cross thread the batt terminal, in that case they won't have a good connection, yes most stereos now a day have a small drain to keep the clock running and to maintain the preset stations, but is usually less than a tenth of an Amp (won't drain your batt overnight), if every thing is nice and tight check all the connections that you have to work with in the ruckus, more than likelly one is either loose or broken  |
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ratpak07
Ruckster
All unattended persons will be towed away at owners expense. l.a.m.c. 1324.8435
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Post by ratpak07 on May 11, 2005 17:01:07 GMT -5
thanx chanito, i remember tightening them good when i installed it cause i did disconnect it, but i will check that again, i cant belive that doing that didnt cross my mind, its funny how you can forget the basics sometimes, also im still working on getting you better pics of my tire burning out, im getting a pipe custom made at my cousins muffler shop and the ruck has no exhaust right now, and if it works good, i might be selling pipes in the very near future for bout half the price
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