XF and XFR ( X250 ) 2007 - 2015

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Old Jun 23, 2022 | 12:05 PM
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My 2010 XFR has a big battery drain. I have no service engine lights and nothing on history report. When battery gets low my screen goes blank, A/C goes off and on etc. until car won’t start. Any input with like problems would be appreciated.

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Old Jun 23, 2022 | 03:33 PM
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Are you certain it's a drain ? Have you checked your battery ?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2022 | 04:12 PM
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I have two new batteries keep one always at full charge to swap out. There is a rather big spark when I attach the positive line when changing out batteries. Yes I have replaced negative battery cable.
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Old Jun 23, 2022 | 05:08 PM
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Do you keep anything plugged in the obd port? Like a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth obd device?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2022 | 05:17 PM
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Nothing.
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Old Jun 23, 2022 | 05:28 PM
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Have you been able to check your voltage being produced by the alternator as well as have the batteries load tested?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2022 | 05:49 PM
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@EZED, what is the battery voltage across the terminals with the ignition in the OFF position when checked with a voltmeter?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2022 | 05:55 PM
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12.38
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Old Jun 23, 2022 | 06:00 PM
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Alternator putting out 15 plus volts. 2 new batteries same result on both.
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Old Jun 23, 2022 | 07:23 PM
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For the CAN and modules to correctly function, there should be a minimum of 12.6 volts present with the ignition off.

If you charge the battery currently in the vehicle for five hours at 2 to 5 amps and retest it again, there should be at least 12.6 volts available. If not, the battery is suspect and should be replaced.

Did you previously check the vehicle for a parasitic draw?
 
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