1994 Other Mazda Models Battery draining when lights or heat

1994 MAZDA
220,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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LUKE007
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The car runs fine in day time, starts first time runs smooth. But since last night the battery was draining when i tried to use the lights. Day time driving is fine once the battery recharges some what, but I can't go out at tnight. Any thoughts?
May 16, 2008 at 12:33 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the charging system if the alternator is producing output and the battery is taking it. If so do a parastic drain


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May 16, 2008 at 12:43 PM
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