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ZL1-PA · 06-16-2014, 10:49 PM

Nightowl is a great system and the customer service provided is outstanding - far greater than you will find with most companies.
I highly recommend Nightowl - there is no comparison.

Jeffm · 08-07-2014, 06:37 PM

I love the system my only issue is it drains the battery if left on.

sjmautoprod · 08-07-2014, 06:55 PM

As would most anything.

Jeffm · 08-07-2014, 07:13 PM

my friends ACC lights are on 24/7 and they havent killed his battery in 2 years. he has alot more than i do.

CamaroI · 08-07-2014, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffm

I love the system my only issue is it drains the battery if left on.

I have noticed this issues as well, but dont think anything to do with Night Owl. If anything Night Owl recommend putting in a power kill switch to turn everything off. Atleast mine is setup that way.

I have owned my car for 5 years and have more LEDS than most. On three occasions had the batter die. Two prior to the Night Owl system and another recently. All assocaited with being out of town or not starting car for over 3 weeks. I learned to use a Battery tender now when not driving for long periods

sjmautoprod · 08-07-2014, 08:23 PM

What is left on, lights, or, just modules? As stated, there should be a switch to kill them when not needed.

jhiiidoc · 08-07-2014, 08:51 PM

I'm running 3 modules in the Camaro, 2 in the Mustang. The Mustang modules are wired hot...1 of the 3 in the Camaro...No issues with batteries going soft on either. I went on a business trip for a week and forgot to hook up the trickle charger....Camaro started right up when I returned. I've had the LEDs on Barricade turned on for 5 hours at a car show once....no issues.

I suspect your battery is getting ready to croak....or you have another significant drain in your system.

Jeffm · 08-21-2014, 01:50 PM

I have the kill switch and use it but i figured there wouldnt be much draw on this since its just the 2 leds and the wifi connected. since then i only use the lights when im at a show. My other issue just popped up Sunday my remote no longer works i have trying to get it to rediscover it but it says it cant see it.

One other thing when i left it on I would hit the stop all and it would kill the lights but an hour or 2 later the lights would pop back on. just kinda weird for me.

Joe@NightOwlLEDs · 08-21-2014, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffm

I have the kill switch and use it but i figured there wouldnt be much draw on this since its just the 2 leds and the wifi connected. since then i only use the lights when im at a show. My other issue just popped up Sunday my remote no longer works i have trying to get it to rediscover it but it says it cant see it.

One other thing when i left it on I would hit the stop all and it would kill the lights but an hour or 2 later the lights would pop back on. just kinda weird for me.

I agree that it might be an issue with the battery. There is a small draw when the lights aren't on, and a healthy battery should have no problem. The battery probably would drain just as much sitting unhooked.

As for the remote, you may need to change the battery. Be sure to put it back in the way it came. You should never need to rediscover the remote. Once it is paired, it is paired. You can also try resetting the master (unplug it and plug it back in). You can test the battery with a volt meter. Should read > 2.9V. If you are still having issues, contact me directly.

When you say that you "come back 2 hours later and the lights would pop back on", do you mean it comes back to default, or what exactly happens? Which lights?

Jeffm · 08-21-2014, 02:18 PM

Sent you a PM to get it out of this thread sorry about that.

OKCwhiteKnight · 08-21-2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffm

I love the system my only issue is it drains the battery if left on.

Technostalgia led tail lights installed?

Joe@NightOwlLEDs · 08-21-2014, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by OKCwhiteKnight

Technostalgia led tail lights installed?

I see in his build thread that he does have these. Are they known for battery drain?

OKCwhiteKnight · 08-21-2014, 02:44 PM

Yes, I have them and are known for battery drain. My battery would dead or near dead after a week of sitting.Installed well before Night Owls.

Joe@NightOwlLEDs · 08-21-2014, 02:52 PM

I have over 6 modules on my car, and sometimes I forget to plug in the battery tender. After a couple of weeks, the battery is fine. Repeatedly draining a battery will kill it, even though a battery tester could still show it as good. One weak cell is all it takes.

A multi-meter can be used to measure the current. It is a good test tool.

Also, if you have an aftermarket amp or stereo, make sure it isn't tapped into the center console outlets if you use our jumper to leave the center console on at all times. An amp will drain a battery.

06-16-2014, 10:49 PM	#477
ZL1-PA Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Posts: 151	Outstanding product and customer service Nightowl is a great system and the customer service provided is outstanding - far greater than you will find with most companies. I highly recommend Nightowl - there is no comparison.

08-07-2014, 06:37 PM	#478
Jeffm ICANHAZ Drives: 2013 CRT 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Skiatook, Ok Posts: 983 View My Garage	I love the system my only issue is it drains the battery if left on. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254430 Build Thread

08-07-2014, 07:13 PM	#480
Jeffm ICANHAZ Drives: 2013 CRT 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Skiatook, Ok Posts: 983 View My Garage	my friends ACC lights are on 24/7 and they havent killed his battery in 2 years. he has alot more than i do. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254430 Build Thread

08-07-2014, 08:51 PM	#483
jhiiidoc Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SLP Supercharged Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 319	I'm running 3 modules in the Camaro, 2 in the Mustang. The Mustang modules are wired hot...1 of the 3 in the Camaro...No issues with batteries going soft on either. I went on a business trip for a week and forgot to hook up the trickle charger....Camaro started right up when I returned. I've had the LEDs on Barricade turned on for 5 hours at a car show once....no issues. I suspect your battery is getting ready to croak....or you have another significant drain in your system. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS - Rally Yellow SLP TVS2300 Supercharger; 3.6" Pulley; CAI Intake; 72# Injectors; ZL1 Fuel Pump; ADM Fuel Pressure Regulator; BBK Full-Length Headers; Cat Delete; Dynomax Cat-Back Exhaust; Eibach Pro-Kit suspension;ZL1 Front Bumper; NightOwl Lighting; '14 Heat extractor hood mod; Seibon CF trunk; GM High Wing and side skirts; Technostalgia Taillights; Pioneer Navigation; Infinity Subs and Amps; Scosche Double-DIN kit; CF cabin overlays; Z28 replica wheels; Hurst Line-Lock;

08-21-2014, 01:50 PM	#484
Jeffm ICANHAZ Drives: 2013 CRT 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Skiatook, Ok Posts: 983 View My Garage	I have the kill switch and use it but i figured there wouldnt be much draw on this since its just the 2 leds and the wifi connected. since then i only use the lights when im at a show. My other issue just popped up Sunday my remote no longer works i have trying to get it to rediscover it but it says it cant see it. One other thing when i left it on I would hit the stop all and it would kill the lights but an hour or 2 later the lights would pop back on. just kinda weird for me. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254430 Build Thread

08-07-2014, 06:55 PM	#479
sjmautoprod Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,271	As would most anything.

08-07-2014, 08:23 PM	#482
sjmautoprod Drives: '16 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,271	What is left on, lights, or, just modules? As stated, there should be a switch to kill them when not needed.

08-21-2014, 02:18 PM	#486
Jeffm ICANHAZ Drives: 2013 CRT 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Skiatook, Ok Posts: 983 View My Garage	Sent you a PM to get it out of this thread sorry about that. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254430 Build Thread

08-21-2014, 02:44 PM	#489
OKCwhiteKnight Drives: 2010 2LT RS Camaro 2015 Colorado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 725	Yes, I have them and are known for battery drain. My battery would dead or near dead after a week of sitting.Installed well before Night Owls. __________________

08-21-2014, 02:52 PM	#490
Joe@NightOwlLEDs Drives: 2011 SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 373	I have over 6 modules on my car, and sometimes I forget to plug in the battery tender. After a couple of weeks, the battery is fine. Repeatedly draining a battery will kill it, even though a battery tester could still show it as good. One weak cell is all it takes. A multi-meter can be used to measure the current. It is a good test tool. Also, if you have an aftermarket amp or stereo, make sure it isn't tapped into the center console outlets if you use our jumper to leave the center console on at all times. An amp will drain a battery.