What possible problems could be the cause of the battery dying.

Tiny
ZILD0317
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  • 1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
  • 19,000 MILES
I have a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer and the battery keeps dying after a few startups. After a few startups I have to bypass the starter and use a screwdriver on the starter solenoid to start it. I replaced the battery, alternator (both on 7/9/12), and the starter solenoid (replaced on 7/6/12). The starter was replaced a few months prior.
Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 AT 8:14 PM

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Tiny
DOCFIXIT
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Check engine light on?
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Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 AT 8:41 PM
Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Could be the transmission range switch and ignition switch-starter motor itself-have the starter motor load tested

Battery problem: could be the alternator or an excessive parastic draw
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Tuesday, July 10th, 2012 AT 8:41 PM

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