1999 Ford Escort Battery

1999 FORD ESCORT
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SKL704
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Electrical problem
1999 Ford Escort 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

My car has had chronic battery issues. I have replaced the battery and the cables that connect to the battery. I also checked all the spark plugs. When I turn the key nothings happens. This battery failure happens often. I do not drive my car everyday so in about 4 days time the batter has lost its charge again. Could their be an electrical issue from which somethings is draining my battery? What steps would I need to take to get it fixed?
Jan 23, 2009 at 11:14 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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First have charging system checked you may have an alternator problem. If that is O.K. then a drain test needs to be done to identify the circuit that is draining battery.
Let me know how alt. test comes out
Thanks for Donate
Jan 23, 2009 at 11:20 AM
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Update: I had the alternator checked and a battery drain test, everything was normal.
I called a mechanic who will perform parasitic drain on the car.
Jan 31, 2009 at 8:54 PM
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That will show the drain
Feb 1, 2009 at 2:22 PM