Dead battery every morning

2002 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
200,070 MILES • 0.5L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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HUMPHREYMAT
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What is causing my battery to be dead every morning?
Aug 21, 2016 at 4:05 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Have you checked to see if the alternator is charging?
Aug 21, 2016 at 4:13 PM
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JOHNNY G.JR
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parasitic draw on battery.
Aug 21, 2016 at 5:21 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Also, I would have the battery tested then move on to a parasitic draw test.
Aug 21, 2016 at 5:34 PM
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RENEE L
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Hi HUMPHREYMAT.

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

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Kindest regards,

Renee
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Aug 22, 2016 at 9:38 AM
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