Digital clock stays on and drains the battery

2000 Vauxhall Astra 1.6
Car: Vauxhall Astra
Year: 2000
Variant: 1.6
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
I was driving a road with lots of sleeping policeman, noticed suddenly the radio stopping, and when i switched off the engine the digital clock and temp stayed lit up.

this i think has drained my battery, the car wont start.

how do i remove the bulb or solve the problem?

thanks

Problem added: Nov 16, 2013 (10 years ago)
Sure it didn't go off after a few mins like a lot of sets do ? Unlikely that a small digital display would drain a good battery .
Answered Nov 16, 2013 (10 years ago)
The digital clock stayed lit up after i turned off the engine, infact the next day the clock was still lit up, that didnt happen before thats how i think its drained the battery. Any idea what to do?
Answered Nov 16, 2013 (10 years ago)
You could remove the radio fuse , check h/book for fuse number .
Answered Nov 16, 2013 (10 years ago)
Found this re. fuse but dont know how accurate , might help .

" I have a astra 2000 model and have blew a fuse, my radio and clock is off, any ideas where the fuse is? "



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David answered 2 years ago


just by the drivers knee there is a little box for putting bits in, this box is held in by four quarter turn screws, once released this box will come out to expose the fuse box, at the bottom of the fuse box is a clip which when released will allow the fuse box to swing down. Then try fuse 17, bottom row 2nd from left.
Answered Nov 16, 2013 (10 years ago)
Right, ive seen that box opened before,I'll try that and let you know thankyou.
Answered Nov 17, 2013 (10 years ago)

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