2012 TL drain-fixed
2012 TL drain-fixed
So after screwing around with the drain issue the past 2 years I finally got it to a shop that tracked down the issue. I had my car in for brakes in november from another local chain shop and the guy said it looked like the front passenger window switch was bad, so I bought an actual Acura one and that was not the problem with window or sunroof, and part was not returnable!
I did replace the bluetooth model 2 years ago as mine was bad and wouldn't connect. I did feel the car would go longer about 5 days before draining after replacing.
here were the issues.
The parasitic drain 2-5 days
Sunroof and front passenger window stopped working. Also the drivers window would go all the way up on auto then drop down about 3 inches. If you held the switch iy would go up and stay.
The drivers memory stopped working after being intermittent.
The keyfob would lock doors but not arm alarm
So after spending a few hours testing this tech Bob found the wiring harness in driver door was corroded and it was pulling a 1 amp drain. So there were actually two different harness he got and after repalcing and putting a new battery in, all problems gone! So if you have the drain and sunroof or windows stop check that harness. Glad to have the car back after driving my 14 Mustang in the snow for 2 months which was kinda fun...
I did replace the bluetooth model 2 years ago as mine was bad and wouldn't connect. I did feel the car would go longer about 5 days before draining after replacing.
here were the issues.
The parasitic drain 2-5 days
Sunroof and front passenger window stopped working. Also the drivers window would go all the way up on auto then drop down about 3 inches. If you held the switch iy would go up and stay.
The drivers memory stopped working after being intermittent.
The keyfob would lock doors but not arm alarm
So after spending a few hours testing this tech Bob found the wiring harness in driver door was corroded and it was pulling a 1 amp drain. So there were actually two different harness he got and after repalcing and putting a new battery in, all problems gone! So if you have the drain and sunroof or windows stop check that harness. Glad to have the car back after driving my 14 Mustang in the snow for 2 months which was kinda fun...
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