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    Intermittent Battery Drain: Ymms: Dec 4, 2019 Engine: 3.5L Eng License: Vin: Odometer: 2014 Acura MDX Base

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    The document discusses an intermittent battery drain issue in a 2014 Acura MDX. It describes the body controller area network (B-CAN) system as a potential culprit, as it continues to power control units even when the ignition is turned off. The summary provides steps to diagnose whether excessive parasitic draw is caused by the B-CAN system, such as measuring battery drain after 10 minutes, disconnecting aftermarket accessories, and unplugging control units one by one.

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    Intermittent Battery Drain: Ymms: Dec 4, 2019 Engine: 3.5L Eng License: Vin: Odometer: 2014 Acura MDX Base

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    The document discusses an intermittent battery drain issue in a 2014 Acura MDX. It describes the body controller area network (B-CAN) system as a potential culprit, as it continues to power control units even when the ignition is turned off. The summary provides steps to diagnose whether excessive parasitic draw is caused by the B-CAN system, such as measuring battery drain after 10 minutes, disconnecting aftermarket accessories, and unplugging control units one by one.

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    The document discusses an intermittent battery drain issue in a 2014 Acura MDX. It describes the body controller area network (B-CAN) system as a potential culprit, as it continues to power control units even when the ignition is turned off. The summary provides steps to diagnose whether excessive parasitic draw is caused by the B-CAN system, such as measuring battery drain after 10 minutes, disconnecting aftermarket accessories, and unplugging control units one by one.

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    Intermittent Battery Drain: Ymms: Dec 4, 2019 Engine: 3.5L Eng License: Vin: Odometer: 2014 Acura MDX Base

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    The document discusses an intermittent battery drain issue in a 2014 Acura MDX. It describes the body controller area network (B-CAN) system as a potential culprit, as it continues to power control units even when the ignition is turned off. The summary provides steps to diagnose whether excessive parasitic draw is caused by the B-CAN system, such as measuring battery drain after 10 minutes, disconnecting aftermarket accessories, and unplugging control units one by one.

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    YMMS: 2014 Acura MDX Base Dec 4, 2019


    Engine: 3.5L Eng License:
    VIN: Odometer:

    Intermittent Battery Drain

    COMPLAINT:
    Battery goes dead after being parked. May be an intermittent problem.

    CAUSE:
    Excessive parasitic draw.

    When it comes to parasitic draw, the body controller area network (B-CAN) system first introduced in the ' 04 TSX is
    a major contributor.

    With the ignition switch turned to LOCK (0), all B-CAN-related components still receive battery power.

    This gives the various control units such as the gauge control module, the multiplex integrated control unit (MICU),
    the door multiplex control unit, the climate control unit, the power seat control unit, etc., a means of communicating
    when, for instance, a power door lock switch input signal changes or there' s a signal received from a keyless
    remote transmitter.

    Knowing what the B-CAN system does when you turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) will help you to recognize if
    it's causing an excessive parasitic draw problem.

    Normal parasitic draw on a battery varies from model to model, depending on the number of control units involved.

    Just remember if the draw is less than 50 mA, it' s normal; if it' s 50 mA or more, it' s excessive.

    CORRECTIVE ACTION:
    How to determine if the B-CAN system is the culprit.

    Before beginning any diagnostics, techs in the field warn not to measure parasitic draw unless the ignition switch
    has been in the "Lock (0)" position for at least 10 minutes.

    The B-CAN system will not enter "sleep" mode for at least 10 minutes after the key has been removed from the
    ignition switch.

    After turning the ignition switch to LOCK (0), open and close the driver' s door to shut off the key-off timer. On most
    vehicles, this will cut the time it takes for the B-CAN system to go into the sleep mode.

    Take note of any aftermarket accessories that may have been added by the owner.

    These installations are a common source of excessive parasitic draw.

    If possible disconnect these accessories from the vehicles battery during testing.

    You may find it necessary to disconnect a hood switch if one has been added for an alarm system.

    After 10 minutes, measure parasitic draw from the battery.

    If amperage readings are less than 50 mA, then the system is operating properly and not drawing excessive
    amperage from the battery.

    If amperage draw is more than 50 mA then further diagnostics are required. Keep in mind that a 200 mA draw will
    drain a battery after 2 days.

    Many service techs check for excessive draw by pulling the backup fuse to the Multiplex Integrated Control Unit
    (MICU), if the parasitic draw drops to normal then the B-CAN system has a fault.

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    One way to find the source of B-CAN draw is to start unplugging the control units of the B-CAN circuit one at a time.

    When you unplug the suspected control unit, the rest of the B-CAN-related components will fall sleep.

    Make sure there are no abnormal switch inputs to that control unit, though, such as a door lock switch that stays on,
    otherwise the B-CAN system will stay awake.

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