1998 Toyota Corolla Battery

Tiny
KF081074
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  • 1998 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 198,000 MILES
I initially had a problem with my battery last year. I drove it every day and was on a bike ride, set the alarm, came back and it wouldn't start. I tried to jump it and every time I tried the alarm would go off. I had it towed and the dealer said the battery was bad and replaced the battery and now I am too nervous to set the alarm. I bought a new car and my corolla has been sitting for at least 3 weeks (if not more) and the battery was dead. We charged the battery and drove it around for about 10-15 minutes. The next morning the battery was dead again. Do I have an issue with the alarm system draining the battery or do I just need to have the car run for longer when I charge the battery?
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 AT 3:10 PM

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Tiny
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I would say something is eating it up maybe a case drain or a super parastic on it that requires an ampmeter to find out why its draining -do this and comeback.

Could be alternator not putting out or the battery is not taking the charge
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 AT 4:41 PM

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