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Originally Posted by teamgs
Thanks for that weasel.
I am still looking for the cause. I came out this morning, and the battery was drained to only 6 volts. I hadn't pulled the radio fuse, I found out. (It was late and I was tired...doh) I had pulled an systems monitor fuse (I think) which did turn off the radio display.
I will have to hook up my multimeter, and start pulling fuses to see where the drain stops I guess. We are going up to our condo in Tahoe this weekend, so I am bringing a set of sockets, and will just disconnect the battery when we are not driving. What a PITA!
Regards,
Gary
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We have the SAME EXACT PROBLEM..
This just started last week with us. Same year x5 as well. I did not see your post or I would have not started another.
Yesterday I pulled fuse #7 (5 amp) in the glove box ... Then in the back I pulled fuse #72 (30 amp) (its the first one from the top) and #73 that is 5 amps as well.
The radio still stayed lit up. If the radio is off manually then it should not draw on the battery. I think what is happening is the radio staying lit draws plus it allows something else to draw that takes the battery down.
My battery is new and only 1.5 months old so I know its not the battery.
I'm leaning toward the ignition switch and/or head unit.
Brandon