michiganSOOB Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 so i started my car last week just fine (i don't drive yet) and today it wouldn't even muster a turn, I left no lights on or anything like that. but could the radio pull power w/o the engine running and the key turned all the way back??? HELP its driving me crazy:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1055 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 you left the key in the ignition? and this is about the legacy brighton? did you nudge the parking light switch on the steering wheel? batteries do die suddenly/randomly when they do. especially if your region has had a recent cold snap. i would lug your battery to a local parts store and have them test it before assuming that there is some sort of electrical draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stang70Fastback Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 You say "crazy fast" but then you also say you last started it a week ago. At that rate, it could be anything. Is it possible you accidentally knocked the parking lights switch on the top of the steering column and turned them on? Meaning not the turn signal stalk, because that is overridden when the car is off, but the giant toggle switch on the top of the steering wheel that turns the parking lights on even without a key in the ignition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiganSOOB Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 found the problem the cigarette lighter phone charge draws if you leave it in thanks for the help though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David E Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Don't know about a Brighton, but in my '99 the lighter sockets are off when the car is turned off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSomething Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Don't know about a Brighton, but in my '99 the lighter sockets are off when the car is turned off. My '98 is the same thing... guess in '96 they got shafted w/ that option. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetLegacy93 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 My sig turns off with the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyfvholla Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 My '98 is the same thing... guess in '96 they got shafted w/ that option. lol. Nope, my 96 shuts off with the ignition as well. I keep my GPS plugged into it all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted December 9, 2011 I Donated Share Posted December 9, 2011 found the problem the cigarette lighter phone charge draws if you leave it in thanks for the help though This is one of those "duh" moments lmao. It happens to the best of us -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiganSOOB Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 you understand us Brokn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenva Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 96 here too. Lighter is ignition controlled RIP 96 Legacy 2.2 4EAT lost reverse @ 374,000 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiganSOOB Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 well the last guy was a "audiophile" that had a bunch of bs shit done in and around the radio i wouldn't be surprised if he effed with that i've tested it thats the only thing doing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted December 9, 2011 I Donated Share Posted December 9, 2011 I had mine wired in to have constant power. I did mine on purpose though so I could have power for my laptop for tuning reasons -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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