Battery goes dead after a few days the alt is good

Asked by John May 08, 2015 at 11:11 PM about the 1999 Buick LeSabre Custom Sedan FWD

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T_S_T answered 9 years ago

Have the battery load tested,if good check both cables all the way to frame and starter.

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honda_ASE_master_tec... answered 9 years ago

I agree with Tst have your battery checked first. If the battery test good then you could have what's called a parasitic draw, which is any electrical component on the vehicle that stays on while the vehicle is off and stiting. This will require extensive electrical diagnostics and can be costly on the wallet.

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