Vehicle make/model = 1999 lumina
Mileage = 83000
Engine size = 3.0
dash lights = no
codes = no
tech = jk
question = Having a either battery/altenator/or???problem.
Battery/altenator were checked at local garage, and determined battery was dead.
Replaced! Couple days later woke up to dead car, again. charged for about
5 min. Started at once. Several hours later, dead again. H E L P!







JK:
Thank you for your tip/donation.
By what you are describing, it sounds like you may have something caller a 'parasitic draw'.
This is a current draw on the battery with everything off. That is assuming nothing has been
left on by accident, like a dome light, or something plugged into the cigar lighter/power
outlet.
The way to diagnos this condition is to have a technician hook up a meter, and with  
everything off, check for a draw on the battery. Most draws will drain a battery overnight,
some more severe will take only a few hours. An older, weaker battery, will be grained
quicker, and may not be able to be charged again. a newer battery will recover just fine
after a good charge.
Some common areas on this vehicle to check would be the glove box light staying on, visor
vanity mirror lights staying on, power door lock switch contacts sticking, trunk light staying
on.
These are some things that you can check if you like before taking it to a technician.
Thanks again for tip/donation.


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