2001 Hyundai Sonata

2001 HYUNDAI SONATA
145,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TRED157
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My battery is continuosly drained having me to get a jump. I put in a new battery and it started right up but the battery was drained again. I tried checking the alternator by removing one of the battery cables and the car did not cut off. What could cause this problem?
Mar 6, 2010 at 8:03 AM
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LEGITIMATE007
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could be a few things, but I have an easy way you can check for a parasitic draw. I will send it to you after this post
Mar 6, 2010 at 11:44 AM
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https://www.2carpros.com/first_things/why_is_my_car_battery_dead_over_night.htm
Mar 6, 2010 at 11:46 AM
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https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_alternator.htm
Mar 6, 2010 at 11:47 AM
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