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Old Sep 17, 2023 | 05:22 PM
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Is there any constant parasitic draw from the ECU or anything else on these cars that would suggest adding a simple battery disconnect switch?

My '16 Z06 is always sucking power when off, doing "something", so it needs to be on a battery tender or have the battery disconnected if it isn't going to be regularly driven.

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Old Sep 17, 2023 | 05:40 PM
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Factory alarm system, if you have it, is a parasitic draw that requires either a battery tender or a cut off switch. The one issue with a cut-off is if you have factory stereo that requires a code when reconnected to power.

 
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Old Sep 17, 2023 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by AZDoug
Is there any constant parasitic draw from the ECU or anything else on these cars that would suggest adding a simple battery disconnect switch?

My '16 Z06 is always sucking power when off, doing "something", so it needs to be on a battery tender or have the battery disconnected if it isn't going to be regularly driven.

Thanks,
Doug
The only draws in an 88 is the keep alive of the radio and a very small draw from the trip computer. That's assuming everything in the car is original and in good shape with no add-on accessories. I have had a capacitor in the door lock solenoid go bad and start a parasitic draw.
I recommend a cheap battery tender. I've used one of these on several cars. Start with a charged battery, and it'll maintain it without overcharging.
https://hftools.com/app59000

Jon
 
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