Power leak w/ Zeeltronic.

[bernard]

I had some water get into my electronics box. I have a total loss ignition with a Zeeltronic. It seems to kill batteries while sitting in my garage and it also seems to ruin the battery as it will no longer charge back up. Do I need a new Zeel? Thanks for any ideas.

 

[Jr.]

I had some water get into my electronics box. I have a total loss ignition with a Zeeltronic. It seems to kill batteries while sitting in my garage and it also seems to ruin the battery as it will no longer charge back up. Do I need a new Zeel? Thanks for any ideas.

First place to start would be your starter solenoid? use a multi meter to see if it has any voltage leaks.
all zeel cdi has a very minimal power draw When dormant. (0.35v +/-) again, ck with multimeter if its excessive in your case?
please describe “sitting in garage” Couple days, weeks, months?
also ck all grounds ? If carbon hull? Make sure all mounted components are isolated from hull/carbon.
carbon is a conductor and is known to cause electrical issues. I have never seen what your describing as an issue with any zeel cdi?
but that doesnt mean its not possible? Please keep me posted as to what you find.

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[JetManiac]

I had some water get into my electronics box.

Was your water leak freshwater or saltwater?

I have a total loss ignition with a Zeeltronic. It seems to kill batteries while sitting in my garage and it also seems to ruin the battery as it will no longer charge back up. Do I need a new Zeel? Thanks for any ideas.

Most would recommend disconnecting the ground at the battery for any period of storage especially using as a TL. Are you using a lithium battery? These usually need a special charger and charging and handling procedures.

 

[bernard]

Fresh water, but pretty dirty stuff. It is a normal ATV battery.

 

[Quinc]

The zeel constantly pulls current from the battery. End of the day you need to unhook the ground wire.

 

[joeschuit]

I've tested both my older pdcs-o2t and the current pdcs-ao2t and both draw about 2 milliamps at idle. Pull the positive wire on the battery and check resting amperage. with and without the zeel connected. You'll need to isolate what is causing the draw.

 

[Sanoman]

The zeel constantly pulls current from the battery. End of the day you need to unhook the ground wire.

@OCD may be able to help with some quick disconnects

Agree with you Quinc, the first thing l do when l go out and come back from a ride,is the batt gets disconnected.Been doing this since my old 550 days

 

[badvinny]

My zeel will kill the battery in 2 weeks, I have a quick connect on mine and plug a lithium battery tender to it when I leave, sometimes for months.