battery drain 86 xj-sc 3.6

Started 13th March 2015 at 01:24 ·

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Hello, Having an issue to something is draining the battery if cables are left on posts. I can install a battery cut-off switch curing the issue when not in use but thought maybe there was a common problem I can focus on first. Thank you

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- 13th March 2015 at 11:08 #1563
  
  eddiepanton
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  hi ed
  
  a fellow ed here
  
  I had the same problem on my 86 cab.Have you got the original jag aerial? The previous owner of mine had fitted a new mast but had left the base of the old mast in it and the aerial never reached the bottom of the mechanism. This meant that it never switched off and it slaughtered the battery. As soon as I fixed it the problem went away. Hope you find the problem soon
  
  cheers
  
  Eddie Panton
- 13th March 2015 at 13:15 #1565
  
  Anonymous
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  Thanks. I have to look at aerial but guessing it is. I’ll check it out.
- 16th December 2016 at 10:57 #1566
  
  John Bleasdale
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  If the power was not being swirled off then the motor would try to keep running.
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