2001 Kia Optima Start-Up Problem

2001 KIA OPTIMA
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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REDKEES
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Yesterday, when my daughter went to start the car, she found it was completely dead; not even a click from the starter.

I jumped the car after having to leave it on my battery for a good 15 minutes.

I took it and put a new battery in it. I also had the alternator and starter checked. They both checked out fine.

I drove the car around and started it a few times, then drove home and parked it. It is parked on a totally level driveway.

This morning, once again, it is totally dead.
Oct 16, 2009 at 10:59 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I need you to check for a draw on the battery. Here is a how to. Check it and let me know what you find.

https://www.2carpros.com/first_things/why_is_my_car_battery_dead_over_night.htm
Oct 22, 2009 at 10:47 PM
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