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I would lke to bring up another issue that is related to the Scosche/Alpine Dash kits. The fact that the HVAC modules are causing "current draw" of about 300ma when the car is off (not running). This current draw issue is on Scosche's website where they even list it as a firmware download. I have already replaced my OEM battery when my Camaro died a couple times. THe first time I brought it to the dealer to see if the warranty would cover it and was told "no, due to aftermarket amplifiers & radio". I replaced OEM battery with an Interstate Battery but I need to trickle charge it occasionally because of the current draw. When I saw the Scosche firmware download (**Also check the "download" tab for required Firmware updates that will improve battery performance**) I e-mailed Scosche to see if this download would apply to my situation. The following day, a reply from a Scosche Tech Support confirmed that there is an issue with the HVAC Modules and current draw and that the download would help fix it. The tech support person also mentioned a different procedure when downloading the firmware into my Alpine Dash kit, which I tried and it didn't work. I also tried downloading the firmware as directed in the original instructions that came with the firmware and again, nothing. I replied back to the person at Scosche that replied back to my original e-mail but have not heard anything from him yet. I'll wait till after the holidays before I contact Scosche again. I haven't heard about this "current draw" issue so I'm not sure if anybody else has it, but if Scosche knows about it then I'm sure I'm not the only one experiencing it. I have the Alpine KTX-CMO Dash Kit but I contacted Scosche about this issue because Alpine's Customer/Tech Support is "Clueless" as to anything related to the products that they sell as well as lack any type of "customer support" whatsoever. According to Alpine, there are no issues with their dash kits, so no downloads are available. If I can't fix the continuing current draw from the battery, I will probably take out the dash kit. But thats a last resort.
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