Tamora new battery draining

[warsol]

Hi guys

I picked up a 2004 Tamora a couple of weeks ago, left it for 4-5 days before driving and the battery had gone completely dead. Got a new Bosch battery (highly recommended by the specialist) fitted last Monday, drove it to work on Tuesday, then went to drive it today (5 days later!) and battery is dead again!!

Please would someone shed some light on what could be draining my new battery so damn quick?! I've not left the exterior or interior lights on or anything stupid like that may I add!

Also, on a related matter, I've (stupidly) left my new Anderson plug jump leads in the boot. Could someone please kindly let me know what the 'secret' method is to get into the boot so I can retrieve them to start the car!

Many thanks in advance for all your forthcoming advice

[warsol]

Thanks guys, I've successfully gained entry to my boot and jump leads, I just need to work out what is draining the battery so fast?!

I haven't had time to check the fuses yet but will have a look at those later

[warsol]

When the engine was running the other day the voltage was showing as 14 something so higher than the standing charge

MK1fan - thank you, will try the boot bulb!

Will be investing in an Accumate cig lighter trickle charger once fixed!

[warsol]

Thanks guys, all great points. I've ordered my Accumate which arrives on Wednesday so as soon as I've got her up and running I'll investigate and then eliminate each and every one and will let you know when I find the cause!

In the meantime, any new suggestions I can add to the list will continue to be most welcome!

Thanks guys

[warsol]

Thank you to everyone for your suggestions. After nearly 2 weeks I've finally found the source of the drain...my radio!

My car has a Harmon Becker Cascade radio which I had turned off (who needs a radio when you have the sound of the engine) so had presumed that it would not be using any power especially when both the radio and engine was off! However, my mistake was that I didn't remove the radio control unit. This is a small 1" wide safety panel that comes off (as opposed to taking the whole fascia off).

Battery was completely dying after 5 days before. I took the radio control unit off, left it for 7 days, started first time.

So there you go, a cheap fix! Thanks again guys