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Old Nov 18, 2023 | 10:09 PM
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I have a 315 milliamp parasitic draw. After pulling fuses on the interior panel I found it to be fuse #22 labelled INFO. Does anyone know what most commonly causes a drain on this circuit? I disconnected the switch for the Driver Information center but the draw is still there. Any help would be appreciated!

EDIT: it is a 2012 suburban LT with a 5.3. I am 90% sure INFO is DIC but pulling the fuse didnt stop the draw. not sure if the cluster itself runs on this circuit or not.

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Old Nov 18, 2023 | 11:23 PM
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it would help if you posted your vehicle info. Thanks.
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Old Nov 19, 2023 | 9:52 AM
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Originally Posted by bweaver
I have a 315 milliamp parasitic draw. After pulling fuses on the interior panel I found it to be fuse #22 labelled INFO.
Great job to isolate that circuit as the draw, 315mA is a lot..

Unfortunately, I don't know what's on that circuit. Did you try driving with that fuse out to see what is not operable?
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Old Nov 19, 2023 | 1:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mountainmanjoe
it would help if you posted your vehicle info. Thanks.
Sorry about that it is a 2012 suburban LT 5.3l. I believe it is the Driver information center but interestingly enough pulling the switch did not stop the draw.
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Old Nov 19, 2023 | 3:13 PM
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what switch?
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Old Nov 19, 2023 | 4:32 PM
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The INFO fuse supplies power to the Vehicle Communication Interface Module (VCIM)
The VCIM control sattelite/cellular interface, so things like Onstar, GPS navigation, etc.
If you don't use these things, then just leave the fuse out.
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Old Nov 19, 2023 | 4:37 PM
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I definitely dont use any of that stuff, very interesting, i am curious what could have caused the issue on that circuit. i am thinking about installing an aftermarket radio and backup camera in the future, I shouldnt need this fuse for that correct?
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Old Nov 19, 2023 | 4:56 PM
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nope. The radio is a separate circuit.
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