2006 sts will not hold charge

2006 CADILLAC STS
25,000 MILES
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MIAHSEXTON
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Battery starts to drain as soon as car is shut down
Oct 7, 2011 at 6:47 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You have a dead short to ground within the electrical system-could be wiring or component itself -bring it in
Oct 7, 2011 at 6:54 PM
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CADIEMAN
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check the antenna and trunk pulldowsn for running motors.youlll need to disconnect the battery when not uszing the car.check for a light or switch that is left on.
Oct 7, 2011 at 10:37 PM
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