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Circuit/System Description

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Components most likely to cause a parasitic draw on the vehicle's battery are switches, relays, and control modules. After the ignition is turned OFF the control modules will begin to go to sleep (shut OFF). All control modules do not go to sleep at the same time, some may take up to 30 minutes or longer after turning the ignition off before going to sleep, like the HVAC and body control modules. Others such as the ON Star and keyless entry control modules may periodically wake up then go back to sleep. These are all normal conditions.