In answer to a few comments/questions:
The toad is a 2008 Kia Spectra. The key fob is the older style and is not proximity-activated.
I do have a Battery Minder and I've had it on there since the last time it discharged. That may be what I do instead of pulling the fuse. Either one, plugging in or pulling the fuse, is a little bit of a PITA. My previous toad could sit 3 or 4 months and there was no significant battery drain. I will avoid taking it to a dealer. It's a known "problem" according to the Kia forums so you're right. It would be money thrown away for them to tell me it's working as it should.
I thought about just wiring in a small switch and mounting it under the dash. I am trying to figure out how to wire it. The fuse is very accessible but putting it in line with the present fuse wiring would require pulling the fuse box to get to the wire. Here's how I think it could be done: I could put a small blade terminal in one side of the fuse holder, an in-line fuse, a switch then another blade terminal on the other side of the fuse holder. That way I could just flip the switch. It would be easier than pulling the fuse block cover then pulling the fuse then replacing the cover. Anyone see a problem with this wiring idea?
