help! battery keeps dying!

[idlafie]

Originally Posted by f0oLz

ah! so i've gone through my 2nd battery in 3 months or so.. both of which were westco batteries. =\ the first time i replaced the battery, everything was fine, seemed to hold the current, and it didnt die out until i didnt get to drive it for a few months. i didnt think it was the battery so i went to get it charged, but it only held 10v and yea, once you try to start the car with it, it just straight up dies, no cranking noise whatsoever! so i got the battery replaced, put it in.. everything was ok.. and then i didnt get to drive it for 2 weeks.. and it was dead. just dead.. jumpable, but as soon as i turn the car off, it doesnt start again. =\ i guess im just lookin for possibilities, problem wise. if anyone could give suggestions to what it might be, thanks!

s14 w/ sr20

Battery keeps dying because something is draining the power from the battery. It could be something like your car alarm, the dashboard clock, your memory settings on your car stereo, a stuck relay, etc. You're gonna have to disconnect all of these items one by one as you watch an ammeter for voltage fluctuations. Once you figure out what your problem item is that is draining your battery, you can take the necessary action to repair it.
Troubleshooting your battery drain is gonna be a beyotch!!
Good luck!!
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