2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical Draw

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Tim Martin
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2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical Draw

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The vehicle is a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan with a 3.8L engine, front wheel drive only, auto trans and 98,000 miles on it. The problem is an electrical draw that will discharge the battery in less than a week if it is not run. My questions, and I raise it because I have not found the answer anywhere yet is "On this vehicle, what should the normal amp draw be after sitting for, say, 5 hours?"
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Re: 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical Draw

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Most manufacturers do not publish that information; some do. Rule of thumb is 50 milliamps.
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Re: 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical Draw

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I agree 50 milliamps after that time.
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