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Why is my battery dying!

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Flash

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Nov 30, 2003
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
What is draining my battery. So I havent driven my car in 2 weeks. Well this past weekend I charged my battery and drove around just to get some fresh air. And then I park my car. Today I go to start it and the battery is dead! Twice in 2 weeks! I got a new battery 1 year ago! I've been dealing with this problem since July. Why when my car sits does my battery die?
Things that might drain it:
-Stock CD changer still has power going to it, but its not hooked up.
-LED's in A-pillar, turn on when alarm is on.

I can't think of any other reason why it would drain. Bad ground? Bad alternator?
I'm sooo lost! Help please.
Thanks!
 
Flash said:
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-LED's in A-pillar, turn on when alarm is on.

I can't think of any other reason why it would drain. Bad ground? Bad alternator?
I'm sooo lost! Help please.
Thanks!

What was the outcome, did you find the problem after you determined the draw?
I would be suspicious of the alarm but that's not based on anything you said just seen my share of problems with them.

Have you checked the Alt?

Cheers,
GTM
 
Not only check the alternator, but also make sure the belt is tight. I took a day and checked my battery and my alternator, and it ended up the belt was just a little loose OMG . Just an idea.

--Kyle :talon:
 
Yeah, take your car to Autozone and have them check the alternator.

Also, check to make sure that those things you listed aren't draining power from the battery.
 
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