We bought a new battery and had the alternator tested. Everyday my battery is dead. What could be draining it?
Jan 19, 2020 at 4:51 AM
Battery drain
2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE
TASHA GARVEY
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SCGRANTURISMO
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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
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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Jan 19, 2020 at 10:59 AM
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