Battery keeps draining

2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
160,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MEISSNER1
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Ran fine then wouldn't start. i jumped it and it was fine for an hour then next day turn key and just a clicking noise and drains battery. we replaced battery fired right up. then next day nothing but clicking when turning key. Now it wont even take a jump.
Any help thanks in advance.
Sep 3, 2019 at 6:40 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Hi,

This sounds like you have what is called a parasitic draw. This means something is staying on when it is supposed to be off and it drains the battery. It would need to be something with a large load in order to drain a new battery overnight.

Here is a guide that will walk you through the basic items:

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

If this does not find the issue then we will need to do what is called an ignition off draw test. If you are not familiar with this, here is a video that explains how to do this test:

https://youtu.be/KF1gijj03_0
Sep 3, 2019 at 7:13 PM