I'd like to know if there is simply a fuse or relay I (a snow-bird) can pull to prevent battery rundown / discharge when my '08 Sebring convertible sits unused for 3-4 months? Or is a battery cut-off switch my only solution? Battery access for conventional disconnect is not quick / simple. Thanks in advance for all potential solutions.

 

under the hood in the fuse box the factory way ts done is with the IOD fuse being bulled it will be in cased in plastic black most of the time When u pull it the radio will die among other items that use power when not in use.

 

I am new to this forum. Earlier, another responder replied with a proposal on a fuse pull which I hadn't tried yet. I think he was fairly sure but not 100% confident it was the solution. I can't see that earlier post anymore. Is the earlier comment removed because the super moderator is 100% confident in the solution? If that's the case, I understand the earlier post removal. Thanks for your patience with me. I'll test-drive this solution in the next week or so, for several months duration. I appreciate any enlightenment on the earlier post removal, & thanks again for being there.

 

CT is absolutely correct....IOD removal is the FACTORY method of "Power disconnect" during shipment, and on the sales Lot.

I will differ on 1 point however......IOD on the Sebring/Avenger is located in the pwer distribution center (TIPM) under the hood, and it is 2 -30 amp(GREEN) mini fuses held together in a white plastic housing.(If I'm thinking correctly...Standing at the driver side fender..It will be toward the upper rightcorner of the TIPM).. Grab the "WINGS" of the housing, and lift the assembly upward to disengage it...It will NOT come all the way out. to reinstall, press down to lock.

 

Remove the cover from The fuse block and flip it over......IOD will be positions 7+8.

I tried to find a picture...But apparently that isnt happening....Sorry... I'll see if I can Snap one of an actual Sebring fuse box at the job tommorrow.