Reducing the stand-by current consumption
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
If a car is not going to be used regularly over a three week period, the fuses for the stand-by current consuming components must be removed. This is to reduce the stand-by current consumption.
Examples of continuous power consuming components:
- Alarm
- Immobilizer
- Radio
- Clock.