What can drain a battery when all fuses are pulled and you still have a drain on a new battery

Asked by Pidimo Jul 26, 2019 at 08:21 PM about the 2016 Kia Soul +

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Installed new Battery still have a 1 amp drain after all fuses are pulled. Can a
bad alternator or starter cause this issue?

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Bob answered 5 years ago

Try disconnecting the alternator. Also is the top of the battery clean? Sometimes the dirt and crud on top of the battery can conduct electricity causing it to discharge.

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