My car dies after starting and drains the battery

Tiny
SALYNTHIA WALLS
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  • 2003 CADILLAC CTS
  • 3.2L
  • V6
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 133,000 MILES
The car keeps dying after starting draining the battery very quickly.
Friday, September 30th, 2016 AT 11:32 AM

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Tiny
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  • 48,601 POSTS
It may be a bad battery have it checked for condition including load test most places do for free. Make sure battery terminal ends are clean. It may not be charging either.
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Friday, September 30th, 2016 AT 12:21 PM
Tiny
RENEE L
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Hi SALYNTHIA,

If you decide to check the condition of your battery yourself here is a link to an article form this site that features written instructions, pictures and a video explaining how to load test your battery yourself. If you need further assistance please come back to 2CarPros.com. We are always happy to help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-battery

Thank you for visiting 2CarPros.

Kindest regards,

Renee
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Friday, September 30th, 2016 AT 3:35 PM

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