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Old 01-30-2005, 05:06 PM
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Default amp turn-on from bose has power even with radio off?

I got my sub/amp installed, very happy with it but I noticed one thing.

The white lead (from the Bose premium amp), which is what I used for MY amp turn-on has .36 volts in the off position. It wont power the amp or anything, but isnt it odd to have any power at all? Im just wondering after a while if that could drain the battery?

Is this normal, I never though to check anyother source, I just thought this was a perfect place to tap cause it works with the radio perfectly.

any input? Thanks...
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Default Probably just some residual voltage left in a capacitor somewhere on the Bose/sub amp

I bet if you disconnect th car battery you'd still get the reading. Try measuring it after a few hours with the radio off.
Just because the voltage is there doesn't mean it is draining any current, which is what drains the battery.
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Default Re: Probably just some residual voltage left in a capacitor somewhere on the Bose/sub amp

thanks for the reply....glad to hear your idea of the reading, sorta makes sense now that I think about it!

Funny thing....today I went to start my RX8 after taking the stero out friday - and that battery is dead, lol.....car wont start, what a POS.

Thanks again!
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