Ok, I need everyone's collective help.
On Friday, I attempted to install the smarttop, but didn't succeed (see previous post). I never could find the +12v red wire (the ground was easy). anyway, I disconnected everything (left only the wire taps in place) and removed the smarttop wire harness and the smarttop itself. I replaced the CARBUS connector to its proper place and closed up everything. I re-installed the plastic runner board, but did not re-install the side panel.
I go out the next morning, and my battery is entirely and totally dead. I had to use the mechanical key to open the car.
Can anyone think of any reason this would have happened? I did try tapping the "other" two red wires in the bundle, but never got +12V from either one. Could I have fried some other component in the car, causing a battery drain?
Or is there possibly a switch that was left open since I didn't replace the side panel?
I haven't yet had a chance to jump start the car (will do now).. but now I'm afraid I damaged something in the car during the attempted installs.
Any ideas would be most appreciated. thanks. |