Battery drains overnight?

I got a long list of things to try from Roy, Thank You I'm going down the list now. The dealer wanted $2,000, 00 to put the PMC in so I bought it online and had my mechanic put it in for a total of $345.00. So I can't go back to dealer for it but thanks for the advice anyways. I would gladly send anyone $100.00 for the information I need to finally get this lemon fixed. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated ! I've been stuck on this for one year!

Electrical problem
2003 Chrysler Sebring 6 cyl Automatic 78k miles

I have a 2003 Sebring that is having problems with the battery draining to zero power. I just got a new battery installed and they checked the alternator at the same time--it was fine. I don't leave anything on (radio, etc.) When I turn off the car. What should I check first to fix this problem? Could it be the fuses themselves, perhaps? I have extremely limited funds, so am looking for the most likely--and cheapest--fix possible. Thanks.

Add'l Info: Takes about 5 days from full industrial charge to begin showing symptoms, but then will go completely dead within hours--overnight, while I'm working, etc.

Already Tried:
New battery. Extra charging (industrial machine). Turning off radio. Unplugging all chargers in cigarette lighter ports.

Well, this is interesting, in a perverse sort of way. Went through the whole checklist (with the exception of checking the alternator again) and sequentially removed the fuses both from the box under the hood and the one inside the driver's side. I got a strong light on the test light for every one, except these two:

#5 - light went on, then quickly faded. This is a 10-amp red that runs the "power door lock and door lock arm/disarm switches; vanity, reading, map, rear seating, ignition and truck lights; illuminated entry; radio; power antenna (which I don't have); data link connector; body control module; and power amplifier." This sounds like the key to the problem.

#6 - Once I removed this fuse, the test light slowly "pulsed" brighter and dimmer, but never went out completely. This is a 20-amp yellow that runs the daytime running lights (Canada). I'm U.S. And I'm not even sure if I have daytime running lights. Don't know what year it became mandatory.

Now, I don't really know what a "data link connector, " body control module, " or "power amplifier" is. But here's a possibility or two--see what you think:

In late June I had a local stereo shop connect an iPod cable. They had to hard wire it because there's no auxiliary plug on the factory radio setup. I didn't have any problems for weeks thereafter (until early September), but maybe a wire has shaken loose? I haven't noticed any sound changes, however.

Also, because I have one cigarette lighter auxiliary port in the dash and one in the console, I put them to good use, keeping various items charged (GPS, iPod, etc.) On a frequent but not constant basis. Maybe there's something amiss with those systems. I stopped leaving things plugged in, however, and have still experienced the drain. So if it's that it would have to be the wiring I would think, and not the port itself.

If it were you, what would your next step be? Thanks for the tips. I'm learning more than I ever wanted to know about cars!

Haha, I feel your pain and can see the image of your father cracking the whip. However, I'm pretty much the antithesis of a young man--I'm a mature woman, divorced after leaving a 20-year marriage. All that time I did a lot of things--including owning the power tools, the kitchen, the child raising and the yardwork. But cars were his job. Er, his job to take to the shop, hah, on the way to the golf course. Learning never hurt anyone, including me, and I appreciate the counsel. It's always good to be alive.

I'll definitely start at the stereo shop this next weekend. Thanks. Very much.

No worries--life is funny, isn't it. You have a full plate, for sure. I'm even more grateful for the help in that case.

Hello! I have a 2002 sebring. The battery will not charge. I have replaced the battery, the alternator, the belts, the battery cables. My mechanic is stumped. The voltages are okay- just will not charge battery. Thank you for your help!

Cindy

To Carinfonaif: Have same problem, worse when I don't use the car for a day. Even when everything is off so I unhook the battery's ground cable (easiest to get to), When done with the car. Noticed, in the dark, when touching the cable to ground, a spark, indicating power drain. Here's the cheapest way to fix it, if you cannot find or until you find the source: Interrupt the ground wire from the battery, attach to a simple on/off switch, then attach another cable (same gauge/thickness as batt cable) to ground/car frame. Get a good heavy duty switch, insulate it from touching car frame. Wanna get fancy? Run wires to under dash mount. [Well, you wanted cheap].

I'm liking JACOBANDNICKOLAS idea about a bad diode in the alternator. Gonna have it checked.

The car battery wont stay charged. I had the battery checked and was told that it was charging. The battery is less than 2 years old.

I have 2001 sebring 6 cyl 3.0 100,000 miles.
My battery slowly drains down, I checked voltage across battery terminals and read 13.75 while idling.
Turn off motor and hours later it will vary somewhere at 12.3 to 9.0 or even zero volts. I jump the car off and back up to 13.75 volts. Sometimes the drain is fast or it may take all night. Any help will be appreciated.