Just got a new battery and it keeps draining

2001 DODGE STRATUS
2,300,000 MILES • 4.6L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TORI HOLLIS
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I have no heat in my car i think it is the actuator. I drove it 5 miles turned it off and car was dead. After i got it jumped i drove another 5 miles back home and it didn't start once i turned it off. I let car sit for an hour and went back out to see if it would start everything turned on but car wouldn't start. What could possibly be draining a new battery?

Sorry the mileage is incorrect.
Oct 29, 2019 at 6:55 AM
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AL514
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Hello thanks for using 2CarPros. there are a few components that can draw the battery down while the car is shut off. Here is a quick guide to help you understand battery draw. But it sounds like the charging system may not be operating correctly either.

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

Here is a guide to checking the charging system as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator.

Hopefully this will help, let us know what you find.
Oct 29, 2019 at 1:33 PM