'05 Durango Parasitic Draw- VDD, NLA style?

A shop called me to help diagnose a 2005 Dodge Durango that had issues with the battery going dead overnight! Lets jump into this and find the failure!
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[@wyattoneable]

Hey PJ, it's good to see you post again. Current draws are some of my favorite videos, I find them interesting. You did a great job explaining the difference between CAN B and C.

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

Thank you!

[@randykraft2405]

Its actually the roof rack that leaks

[@gregeconomeier1476]

It seems "what they didn't tell you" has a high probability to be part of the problem.

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

Maybe. But they had that radio installed for years without real issue as long as it was turned off. Having a near 1 amp draw with the radio off was still a big issue.

[@dthetruckguy1499]

Nice explanation. Very similar method and specs that we use on big trucks. Thanks for the video

[@ukaszguzik213]

After You removed headup console than issue with bat drain disappeared?

[@codysautodiagnosticsprogra8706]

Excellent case study PJ!

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

Thanks Cody!

[@nadinesp6141]

Hello PJ I have a 2012 RT Dodge Journey that keeps killing my batteries , is removing the sunroof console easy ? do you have a video that shows how, thanks.

[@Mario14792]

Hello, good morning, I am contacting you, to be able to comment on the following situation that occurs in my vehicle, it was presenting an electronic problem, without knowing I changed the battery, and nothing, I went on to change the alternator regulator, and well, I I bought, it charges over 14.5V, and I considered the fault finished, one day cleaning the interior, I left the radio on, while I cleaned, and nothing after a few minutes, the voltage began to drop, less to less, until that the battery discharged at that moment, I was surprised because that had never happened to it, I did another test, with the battery charged again, I gave the contact, after a short time, equal to less than less, that in a moment the battery goes, I recharge it, install it, and leave it connected for approximately 2 months, until I realized that the red alarm light was not flashing, I checked it and discharged, that did not happen in the past either, did the current leakage test with the multimeter, because I told myself what And this would have to be a current leak, it is the logical thing to think, and what was my surprise, that the value it gave is 0.02, with the battery just charged, so there is no current leak, and then what is happening to you?, I have explained everything to you with hairs and bones, to see if you could help me determine the cause, because I do not understand it nor do I know what else to do, regarding what I am explaining to you, I await your prompt clarification, please, greetings.

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[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

Thanks Nick!

[@billyyoder8171]

Thank you PJ, good job. How far are you from the Danner's? Have a blessed week to you and your family.

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

I’m about 20 minutes from his brothers shop!

[@BrianMann216]

Great job, thank you for taking the time to share.!

[@grabovg]

Great video and great job. Without the knowledge of the radio that could have been tough. Good job in service info usage!! Keep it up.

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

Thanks Gera. When i first got there i chuckled thinking how obvious the draw was as the radio was left on. Then realized that it wasn’t nearly as obvious lol

[@bartscave]

Thanks for posting a new video PJ!

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

Thanks for watching!

[@MMAunderbelly]

Interesting I would have never thought to go that route with a draw, very good info.

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

I got lucky! Lol

[@calholli]

I would have split the overhead apart, just to look at the board-- maybe there was just water inside shorting it out/ or maybe some green crusties bridging a trace or something easy to fix or clean. ect.. Might have fixed it, no parts required. At least for the video, if nothing else.

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

Man! Now that you mention it, I wish I would have! The shop owner and customer had zero intention of fixing it, and just wanted it left unplugged so I didn't even think try to fix it! I'm mad that I didn't think of it though!

[@calholli]

@@VoltageDropDiagnostics It's easy for me to think of it now, since I'm at home on the couch. lol.. I like watching Ivan at "Pine hollow diagnostics" -- and he likes to break things down in bonus footage; so that's what made me think of it really.

[@djosbun]

Great to see you again, PJ!

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

Thanks Dave!

[@stevemazzarella7212]

Are u in pa? Also when u unplug those modules does the network wake up again?

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

Yeah, I'm in Pittsburgh! And no, when I unplugged that module the other modules seemed to work normally. But that's a good question.

[@stevemazzarella7212]

@@VoltageDropDiagnostics I’m from Phila love your channel !!!

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

Thanks!

[@billrimmer5596]

Nice to c u back again!! Those draws can b hard to find for sure. Great job on using your tools. Including service info. Wifi or a good hotspot is essential, right? And AllData or something like that

[@calholli]

You have to use "incognito mode for the PDF viewer to work, but There's a site that gives you all the service repair books for free called:

[@calholli]

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[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

Thanks Bill!

[@neverstoplearning382]

Another good one mr. PJ.

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

Thanks!

[@CartersDiagnostics]

Thanks for that!

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

Thanks for watching!

[@d.d4184]

Nice Pj.

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

Thank you!

[@calholli]

I'd quit saying "DVOM.. and just state what you're actually using. "I tested it with my VOLT meter" -- or "I hooked up my AMP meter in series". ect. ect.. Some people don't know what we're talking about or know the buzz words.

[@davesterl]

All a voltmeter can do is read voltage. It cannot do anything else. All other reading are a calculation based on the voltage read and ohm's law. So referring to it as a voltmeter is correct. Also there's no such word as amperage

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

Dave, I love your channel! Cool to see you around here!

[@calholli]

@@davesterl When you say, "just test it with your dvom" -- noobies think, ok-- But what do I turn the knob to? volts? ohms? I'm lost" ... so just simply stating what selection you are using is more instructive.. that's all.. As a teaching tool, it's more articulate, more informative with less words, more direct and to the point of action. Just my little opinion, obviously no one has to listen to it.