2008 Nissan Versa Electrical Problem

THATABOY85

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2008 NISSAN VERSA
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
72,000 MILES

I noticed my battery was going dead and realized that the in dash lights would come on as soon as I started the car without the headlamps being on, so this must be killing my battery. Any suggestions why my in dash lights would be on without me turning on my headlamps? Thank You!

Friday, November 29th, 2013 AT 2:13 PM

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SATURNTECH9

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If the dash lights come on only with the key on how would that kill the battery with the key off?Also do you have auto head lights?

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Friday, November 29th, 2013 AT 2:33 PM

THATABOY85

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That's the only thing Iv'e notice different so something must be draining the battery because when I took it to Pepboys they put the battery on the machine it said the battery was good! The in dash lights stay on even if the headlights aren't turned on, something is draining the battery over night and the in dash lights should not come on until I turn on the safety lights or headlights. Thank you very much for your time and help! This problem has me stomped!

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Friday, November 29th, 2013 AT 3:15 PM

SATURNTECH9

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Before we start thinking that's the problem let's see if it really is. Is the dash lights the only thing coming on?No parking/running lights also?We need a multi meterthat can read millamp and amp ddraw. Harbor freight has them for cheap.

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Friday, November 29th, 2013 AT 5:13 PM

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