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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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First, I should mention this is a LS1 swap. I completed the swap back in April 2009. I did all the wiring, everything was soldered. The car runs fine, although a tune is in order.

Problem:

Battery is dead after 2 days of no start. I narrowed the draw to my ECM constant 12v+ at the fuse box.



As a temporary fix, I've wired the Constant into Ignition Accessory.

Problem with that, the computer is relearning every time you start it.



I've been driving the car daily since April (when I completed the swap)

I've killed 4 batteries. Although, the first couple dead batteries were a combo of the PCM constant and a defective replacement Headlight actuator. The battery would be dead overnight. I've since fixed the actuator.



So basically, the draw is not severe, but its significant.



I really need help on this one. Ideas?



Setup:

'85 Trans Am

'00 TA LS1 (assuming the PCM is the same)

Battery Relocated to trunk

LS1 fuse box located in trunk

PCM located under dash on Pass. Side
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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Oh man! I am kicking myself!



Problem fixed!!!! After posting this thread last night, I decided to go over my wiring notes and references.



I reversed the IGN postive(Pink) for PCM & Battery positive (orange) for PCM.
So the constant was wired as ACC, and the ACC was wired as Constant.


So for 7 months, I've never had the correct PCM constant wired. There is no drain on the battery anymore.



Maybe this will help someone else who runs into something similar.
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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Having the same issues, I'll double check this on mine tomorrow!
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