Battery draining?

2000 LEXUS RX 300
163,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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DOROTHYPHELPS
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If the car is not driven every 4 days cannot start. New battery was put in 1/2/2022 still same problem. Dashboard goes black; no lights, cannot start.
Oct 20, 2022 at 11:29 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

It shouldn't go low that fast. So, you likely do have a draw. It can be many different things causing this to happen. Oftentimes, it is a small light in the trunk, glove box, under the hood, or another place that is staying on.

Take a look through this link and let me know if it helps. Also, if you are unable to find anything that is staying on, the last paragraph in the link explains how to locate the draw using a voltmeter or a multimeter.

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

Let me know if that helps or if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe
Oct 20, 2022 at 8:11 PM