Hi Victor,
It would be easy enough to test by connecting the CD changer power lead in series with a 12-volt lamp. Please see the procedure in Section 10 in the FAQ on
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Hello,
>
>Some time ago I asked you about a possible solution for the battery
>drain problem I had. Thread "Battery in cold weather" that I began
>on December 17 last year. Well, finally I took my A4 in for service
>and also asked them to look for the offending subsystem (my own try
>to search for a system that took too much current when the car was
>off, ended without a certain conclusion, I couldn't examine all the
>parts of the electrical system).
>
>The dealer came back with a definite answer: the CD changer (6-disk
>unit installed in the trunk) was consuming about 80% of the stand-by
>power. They disconnected it. No objection from me.
>
>Now I am wondering whether it's a normal behaviour of all in-trunk
>CD changers or whether this particular one is defective. I honestly
>don't want to spend another $49 bucks at (and a trip for many miles
>to) a dedicated repair facility. Besides, it's basically summer and
>the drain when happens is not as noticeable as in cold weather.
>
>So, group, any experience similar to mine? Many of you have a CD
>thing in their trunks or under seats installed? Ever noticed any
>kind of misbehaviour on their part?
>
>Thank you for your replies.
>
>Victor