Parasitic drain - boot light switch?

[Jalfrezi]

I'd not use my E85 for a couple of weeks over Xmas, when I went out to start her up she had a totally flat battery. As far as I know the electrics are unmodified.

When I got the car the boot light was disconnected, so wondering if this could be the culprit. But I cannot see a switch for the boot light, where is it?

[srhutch]

Probably uses the same sensor that tells you you boot is working. Does the dash tell you you boot is open?

Easiest way though is to Stick a mobile phone in you boot in video mode, you will soon see if the light goes out or not.

[Jalfrezi]

No warning light on the dash. But the phone video trick was a great suggestion. Did that and the light is turning off OK.

So a bit of a mystery still.

[srhutch]

Battery life on these cars isn't great if they don't get much use. Can you use a battery tender to keep the battery in tip top condition?

[Jalfrezi]

Sadly not. At least not until I get a garage built.

[Mike6]

I disconnected my boot light as I have a trickle charger and leave the boot lid open a bit for the leads.

[srhutch]

I disconnected my boot light as I have a trickle charger and leave the boot lid open a bit for the leads.

You can fully close the boot without trapping the leads.

[Ducklakeview]

I leave the boot up in the garage if the c-tek is connected. Reminds me to remove it before driving off! I just manually close the boot latch with the key blade to turn off the boot light and allow the alarm to function.

Mike

[benneyboy1]

Check this previous post our for info you may find it useful

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[Bing]

It is the time of year for batteries to die, especially if the car is kept outside in the cold.Ttrickle chargers are a good idea or extend the life - I use one on mine and my battery is nearly 10 years old if PVR never changed it ...