1994 Other Mazda Models battery keeps dying

1994 MAZDA
11,332 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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put new battery in it.sits over night and wont start.alternator is fine.the radio will start to blink,lights get dim then car cts off.dead again
Nov 22, 2009 at 6:33 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like there's a short circuit in the electrical system


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Nov 22, 2009 at 6:37 PM
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https://www.2carpros.com/first_things/why_is_my_car_battery_dead_over_night.htm
Nov 22, 2009 at 6:40 PM
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