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'96 Metro UltraGauge stays on
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Topic Started: Jun 9 2014, 04:59 AM (445 Views)
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Tim Keith
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Jun 9 2014, 04:59 AM
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The UltraGauge connected to the OBD2 port stays on when the ignition is off. The battery was getting discharged. Is there a problem with the ignition switch ? I didn't notice this until I went out to the Metro to get something at night and noticed that the UltraGauge was still lit.
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flea
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Jun 9 2014, 01:10 PM
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It is drawing power. I bought something like that that I used with the Torque App in my 98 and I left it in for a few days then one night I noticed a small red light on under the dash. Sure enough it was on and drawing from the battery. So, unless you have a very good battery, or drive your car every day, I would suggest that you disconnect it when you park your car.
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Tim Keith
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Jun 11 2014, 12:51 AM
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I think it needs an alternator. The battery tested okay, the alternator is not outputting enough. A couple weeks ago the belt stopped squealing, the alternator probably isn't drawing a load.
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freegeo
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Jun 11 2014, 09:34 AM
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I have a 96 and when the key is turned off the power to the OBDii connection under the dash should shut off. You have a wiring issue or someone has ran battery voltage to it. Back track your wiring. Pull the fuse for that circuit and see if it stays on.
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Tim Keith
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Jun 11 2014, 03:19 PM
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For now I'll install a kill switch
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