S15 draining its battery

[minty]

Taking the key out the ignition the battery and oil lights stay on as well as the fuel gauge
New battery the other day. Checked that the alternater is charging the battery and it is at 14volts so its strong.
Yet its still draining the battery when i come to start it in the morning. Having to jump it.
Maybe the ignition barrel is screwed?

Any ideas?

 

[meddler]

It could be a whole heap of things. If your dash lights are still on with the key out, It would point to the ignition switch. Other things to think about, do you have an alarm? Are all the lights in the car going off? I have a strange one with my car if the bonnet is open the boot light is on because of the alarm.

 

[minty]

Doesnt have an alarm other than the beeping noise when the key is in the ignition with the door open

It must be the ignition switch. Anyone know the best place to get one?

 

[meddler]

I'd like to help you more, but it is difficult to diagnose from the other side of the ocean!

 

[minty]

Haha no worries man sorted out a battery isolation switch for the moment

 

[mattyb]

Mine was doing this and turned out to be wheel rubbed wiring in wheel arch.