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Battery runs down overnight the battery is new

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It is likley that there is a draw on the system draining the battery while it sits, could be a bad alternator. Try disconnecting the battery when you park the car for the night, re-connect it in the morning and see if it's ok. Then get the electrical system checked to confirn either alternator or system draw.

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