battery draw

2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
86,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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SWEETSPOETRI
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My battery keeps dying, I got a new one last year and my alternator is overcharging. The check engine light came on, the car started stalling and acted like it wanted to cut off. The check engine light stayed on for two days and went off. The car is completely dead now but before the check engine light came on I was having to get a jump everyday
Feb 9, 2015 at 3:09 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Sounds like you need a battery and an alternator. These guides can help you see whats going on.


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-dead-overnight

Please run down these guides and report back.

May 13, 2021 at 10:38 AM
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