2001 Toyota Rav4 New battery battery goes dead over night

2001 TOYOTA RAV4
81,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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JOSEYLEW
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If I start my car every morning or drive it for a few minutes each day, the battery will hold a charge for a few months. After 2-3 months (less during sub-freezing temperatures) the car will not start and has to be jump started. Replacing the battery and having the charging system checked has not discovered or solved the problem. Note: I had a remote starter installed in 2002 and use it daily during cold weather. Could the remote starter possibly have anything to do with this problem?
Feb 28, 2009 at 8:58 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Go here to check how to find a parasitic drain...any improperly install devices can cause your problem.
https://www.2carpros.com/first_things/why_is_my_car_battery_dead_over_night.htm
Feb 28, 2009 at 9:20 AM