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Old 04-06-2024, 08:06 PM   #1
Randy S
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Re: Current draw killing battery(s)

Disconnect the alternator, including the R1/R2 plug.
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Re: Current draw killing battery(s)

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Disconnect the alternator, including the R1/R2 plug.
Diode sticks closed, one of most common drain problems.....
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Re: Current draw killing battery(s)

Thanks for reminding me -

It ended up being flat batteries.

I replaced the batteries and all my problems went away. It wants to fly now.

Amazing what you can get used to and begin to think of as "normal".

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