I could not listen to the radio in normal accessory mode (not the second mode where all the dash lights light up) for more than 30 minutes. Battery dies as there are too many background systems working as per explanations from the dealer. Probably the video monitor is the worst culprit. I did not think it drew that much juice. Shut the monitor if you do this. It may help. When the car was new, it was no problem but as the car battery aged it started happening more often.
Finally decided to buy a new battery as the dealer said the battery only lasts about 4-5 years. No longer listening to radio in accessory mode for any time longer than 10 minutes. Then I start the car.
I could not listen to the radio in normal accessory mode (not the second mode where all the dash lights light up) for more than 30 minutes. Battery dies as there are too many background systems working as per explanations from the dealer. Probably the video monitor is the worst culprit. I did not think it drew that much juice. Shut the monitor if you do this. It may help. When the car was new, it was no problem but as the car battery aged it started happening more often.
Finally decided to buy a new battery as the dealer said the battery only lasts about 4-5 years. No longer listening to radio in accessory mode for any time longer than 10 minutes. Then I start the car.
- jrpratte, D.D.O., Quebec, Canada