Battery drain

Tiny
TASHA GARVEY
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  • 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE
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We bought a new battery and had the alternator tested. Everyday my battery is dead. What could be draining it?
Sunday, January 19th, 2020 AT 4:51 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

This is definitely a case of parasitic draw. This is when something is left on or there is a short to power somewhere in one of your vehicle's circuits. Here is a link to a general guide below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-dead-overnight

If you can't find the problem using this guide I have included a more specific guide in the diagrams down below. Please go through these guides and get back to us with what you find out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
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Sunday, January 19th, 2020 AT 10:59 AM

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