Hi,
That is an interesting one. How did you check the battery when you got it home? Also, if you have an alternator that isn't properly charging, this can happen as well. If the battery gets weak enough from not being charged, any additional electrical draw can cause the engine to stall or other electronics to act oddly.
Next, if possible, reinstall the battery and check the alternator's output. All you need is a voltmeter or multimeter. Follow the directions in this link. I need to know if the alternator is doing its job.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator
If the alternator output is normal, do this. Make sure the battery is fully charged and install it in the vehicle, but don't attach the negative battery cable. Place a multimeter or voltmeter between the negative cable and the battery's negative terminal. (red to battery cable and black to terminal).
With everything off, you should see between 50 to 75 milliamps draw which is normal. If it goes above that, then remove one fuse at a time in the under-hood fuse box to see which one stops the draw. That way, you have narrowed it down to a circuit.
Here is a link you may find helpful:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-dead-overnight
Try this and let me know the results.
Take care,
Joe
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Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 AT 6:36 PM