Chrysler Repair: Current Draw - 99 Chrysler Town and country, radio cd cassette, chrysler town and country


Question
Almost answered my question from another post...  99 T&C appears to be drawing too much current or is it?  around 120mA total.  Half is coming from the EATX Fuse (20A) and the other half is coming from the 10A Memory (IOD) Fuse (it is connected to the radio CD Cassette AM/FM)

1) is this an OK draw of current with no key in the ignition?

2) if not What is the correct draw and what could be the problem?

Thanks

timmy

Answer
Hi Timmy,
That seems like an IOD total current in the normal range given all the memories that have to be maintained. It means about 1.5 watts of energy is the draw down on the battery which should not cause a problem unless you leave the car un-used for more than a month in which case you should disconnect the battery. The main current draws are the body computer, the powertrain controller, and EATX controller which appear to be asking for a total current in the ballpark of what I would expect. I don't know of anything untoward that would only draw 1/8 amp, so I see no basis for concern over short or a component being "on" that shouldn't be. If you have had a problem with the battery discharging then perhaps the battery is reaching the end of its useful life.
Roland