Battery being drained when car is not used.

1998 CADILLAC SEVILLE
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TARSHAW35
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I have a 1998 Cadillac Seville sts and the problem im having is something is draining the battery when the car is not being used. i have replaced the alternator-new and the starter-new.please help i have to get a jump every evening. The car also make some clicking noises towards the back of the car.
Oct 7, 2011 at 5:58 PM
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HMAC300
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go in the trunk there are a couple of fuse/relay boxes you can find the offending relay that is clicking on the inner side of hte relay box it will tell you which circuit to check
Oct 7, 2011 at 8:07 PM
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CADIEMAN
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check for a broken antenna or the trunk pulldown unit being broken and running.youll need to disconnect the battery when not using the car untill this is found.it maybe something like a light or switch thats on.
Oct 7, 2011 at 10:24 PM