Android Radio Battery Drain Fix - ITS THE CANBUS 🤯

Summary

In this video, the installer addresses a 2010 Ford Edge battery drain issue caused by an Android radio. After troubleshooting, they discover the radio stays on due to a constant power source. They trace the wiring, identify a misaligned ACC wire, and fix it. However, the problem persists, leading them to suspect the car's canvas system. They snip a red wire, and the radio now turns off with the key, resolving the battery drain. The video offers a detailed walkthrough for those facing similar issues.

Takeaways

• 🔍 The installer is troubleshooting a 2010 Ford Edge with an Android radio that's causing battery drain.
• 🔌 The radio was found to be receiving constant power even when the key was off.
• 🛠️ Initial troubleshooting included checking for direct shutdown mode and ensuring proper wiring alignment.
• 🔄 The installer traced the wiring harness to identify the source of the constant power supply.
• 🔵 A misaligned ACC wire was corrected to ensure the radio turns off with the key.
• 🔴 The installer suspected the CAN-BUS system as a potential cause for the radio's constant power.
• ✂️ Risky measure was taken by snipping a red wire, which resolved the issue temporarily.
• 🔋 The customer reported back with a battery drain issue, prompting a reevaluation of the wiring.
• 🔄 Reconnecting wires and testing revealed a persistent power source on the red wire.
• ✂️ The installer snipped the red and yellow wires and reconnected them properly to resolve the battery drain issue.
• 👨‍🔧 The solution involved ensuring that power to the radio and other functions only comes from the ACC when the key is on.

Q & A

What was the initial problem reported by the customer with their 2010 Ford Edge?

The customer reported that the battery was draining, even though they initially thought the radio was draining.

What was the first troubleshooting step the technician took?

The first troubleshooting step was to ensure the radio was in direct shutdown mode by going into factory settings and entering a code.

Why did the technician trace the wires?

The technician traced the wires because the radio stayed on even with the key off, indicating a constant source of power from somewhere.

What was the issue with the ACC wire?

The ACC wire, which should turn off with the key, was not lining up properly and was causing the radio to stay on.

What did the technician do to fix the ACC wire issue?

The technician tapped his own wire and ran it to the actual blue ACC wire for the radio to fix the issue.

What is the CAN bus system and how does it relate to the radio problem?

The CAN bus system taps into the car's computer to control various functions like the backup camera and steering wheel buttons. The technician suspected it might be causing the radio to stay on.

Why did the technician snip the red wire?

The technician snipped the red wire to eliminate a constant source of power that was keeping the radio on even when the key was off.

What was the outcome after the technician snipped the red wire?

After snipping the red wire, the radio shut off when the key was off and came back on when the key was on, resolving the issue.

What happened when the customer came back with the battery draining issue?

The technician traced back and reconnected the wires as they were supposed to be, but the radio still didn't cut off, leading to the suspicion of another constant power source.

What was the final solution to the battery draining issue?

The final solution was to snip the red and yellow wires and reconnect the red wire back to the ACC, ensuring the radio and other functions only received power when the key was on.

What advice does the technician give for similar issues?

The technician advises to trace the wiring back to the CAN bus system and check for any wires getting constant power that might be causing issues like the backup camera staying on.