Originally Posted by
AlCapone
Very many thanks PizzaGuy. Having read through your paper on Parasitic Drain (both v1 and v3), I was aware of the need to allow time for things to settle down. Perhaps I just didn't wait long enough....? I'll give it another go. At the moment, I have removed the Alarm Siren and also left Fuse 9 removed and am monitoring the state of the battery. Unfortunately, I don't have a full wiring diagram of my car, only the "wonderful" Owner's Handbook. The window washer motor does not work - but the wipers do - and I think I have the dreaded leaking washer bottle reservoir - the "low washer bottle fluid" warning light is on permanently (I have a paper on that written by another forum member) and plan to tackle those issues soon. Meanwhile, any idea what is "chirping" when I re-connect the battery, now that the Alarm Siren is removed?
Your service manual is located (digitally, a .pdf file) on the forum. There is a link but it has been years since I needed anything from it. If I remember correctly, it is a 'sticky' at the top of one of the forum sub-categories. All members can download any item in the documents collection for free. Good luck finding your issue, it sounds like your committed to fixing your multiple issues (tackle them one at a time, it could and would confuse).
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