goodymtl

I have a 2012 MDX and have the LowJack and Remote start, my issue for the last couple of years is that if I don't drive my car for a few days I need a boost, its getting annoying to say the least. Have had it checked out and battery changed they kept telling me to drive it more or start it at least once a day. While having my winter tires put on I made it a priority to have them check the electrical system because now I am getting to the end of my rope with this. They said it was my Remote Start that was draining? Option they gave me was to have it unarmed which really made me upset I need that thing when it minus 30 outside. Even If I do drive my car everyday and miss one day will need a boost. Wondering if it can be something else the whole thing does not make sense. Hoping to find others with similar issues or might have solution. This is my 4th MDX which I love to drive but now is loosing its appeal I can't depend on it....

thoiboi

Moved to MDX subforum

thoiboi

There is some sort of parasitic draw going on. It may not be the remote start module but just whatever is on that circuit (if there is anything). The module definitely could be problematic and causing a drain

mrgold35

I had a similar issue when I added my Blackvue DR650 front/rear dashcam. The OEM battery would run down too low in parking mode even after I installed a power management meter to turn off the camera if the volt dipped below 12.2v. The OEM battery was getting close to 4 years old and it just didn't have cranking amps and reserve power for my 11 MDX if the power dipped just a little bit. Same issue with not starting after a long weekend sitting in the garage. Switched to an Interstate AGM battery and zero issues since.

I also purchased a battery re-charger and sometimes top off the battery if my cars sits for a while. There seems to be a little power draw that can run down the power after a week or two for the newer vehicles now days.