2005 Nissan Pathfinder Bad Battery?

2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER
36,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ANNAWTB
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For a while I have had issues with my battery. If a door is open for any length of time, say 10 minutes, the battery dies and the car won"t start. It takes the jump and we go on for a few weeks. Sometimes, this happens with nothing left on or doors open, it just doesn't start. i have taken it in and they say the battery is fine and does not need to be replaced. What else is causing this?
May 14, 2008 at 1:45 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would have a load test doe on the battery, this is the only true test for battery serviceability, then have a current draw test done, to see if something is drawing battery current when the ignition is off. Start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
May 14, 2008 at 5:06 AM
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