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I changed the alternators starter and a brand new battery something is still draining my battery down if i dont drive it for a couple of days. ???????????????

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Hi my name is Tom and I can help you.

There are a number of reasons a battery gets drained. First, Is your battery capable of being charged. To determine this, take the battery to a parts store and they can tell you.

If the battery is so low it will not take a charge, you can charge it forever and it will do no good. Assuming the battery is good, check and see if any lights are on when you shut the car off. Dome and trunk lights are key spots.

My bet is the battery is too low to be charged and when you get a new battery that should be the end of your problem. I trust this information was of help to you.

Please take the time to grade my information and if I can be of further assistance please call or email me.

TomE

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