[ajmarks1]

looking for a repair shop that can determine an electrical issue that is causing a battery drain on a 2008 xlr

 

[bion]

All xlr cars have high battery drain. How much drain is it? Does the battery go dead overnight. this will be a dealer most likely repair that can run a lot of money or they may find in an hour. Electrical problems take time.

 

[ajmarks1]

Battery drains down after sitting in approximately 2 weeks. Second new battery installed in 2 year time period. Car did not have this issue the first four years of ownership with the same amount of intermitten non use.

 

[bion]

To me two weeks not on a battery tender is just about normal. The car constantly looks for the key fob and a few other things that runs the battery down. Good luck on your search i would check it in the dark to make sure no interior lights or the trunk light is not staying on. At 150 an hour at the dealer for them to look around its going to cost a good bit. I would start by seeing if your battery has a full charge and the alternator is doing its job to keep it topped off. you cannot skimp on a battery on these cars. Not saying you did but it needs a top of the line battery

 

[ajmarks1]

To me two weeks not on a battery tender is just about normal. The car constantly looks for the key fob and a few other things that runs the battery down. Good luck on your search i would check it in the dark to make sure no interior lights or the trunk light is not staying on. At 150 an hour at the dealer for them to look around its going to cost a good bit. I would start by seeing if your battery has a full charge and the alternator is doing its job to keep it topped off. you cannot skimp on a battery on these cars. Not saying you did but it needs a top of the line battery

thanks. batteries all purchased at a cadillac dealer, AC Delcos.Voltage regulator gauge shows charging at startup and then dropping to normal after a few miutes of engine running.