Radio display went out

Tiny
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Radio display went out. Now battery drains. If the fuse for the radio/rke is pulled the battery does not drain. Where to look next?
Thursday, December 13th, 2012 AT 6:59 PM

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Tiny
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Unplug the radio and see if the battery still drains?
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Thursday, December 13th, 2012 AT 7:14 PM
Tiny
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I have exactly the same problem. Still no solution.

This is what I've done so far

1. Measure drained battery voltage: 2.72V
2. Jump-started and charged battery (it's able to start the engine after turn off)
3. The radio turns on (sounds at the speakers) but the display remains off. Both AUDIO fuses are ok.
4. I disconnected the battery and checked for any short or draining current (plug the tester in resistance mode between battery cables, and resulted in open circuit, no draining burdens)
5. Leave battery disconnected and will test it tomorrow, just in case it's the battery not holding a charge.

I'm not an expert but I like to do things myself. What do you recommend to do next?
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Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 AT 11:58 AM

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