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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 02:08 AM
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This is the second battery I've been through in 9 months! Alternator checks out fine and just had starter replaced. Any input would be much appreciated
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 04:54 AM
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do you have a stereo in the car?
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 05:25 AM
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Most batteries come with a warranty. I would go back to where every you purchased the battery ans have it checked. It would be defective and I suspect they will give you a new one under warranty.
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 07:02 AM
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I would do a parasitic leak down test to find out what is discharging/shorting the battery. There should be no reason why you are going through so many batterys.
But with that being said what are you using for batteries?
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 04:07 PM
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Do you have any aftermarket electronic devices (H/U, LCD screen, etc.)installed in the car?

It’s not unusual for an installer to connect a device to a constant power source, resulting in a miniscule drain that eventually kills you car’s battery. If you do have any aftermarket electronics, check that they are connected to an IGN switched power source.
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 06:10 PM
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I don't have any stereo equipment or navigation, etc. I have had the cat for 7 years it only had 28000 miles on it when I bought it. However I found out after the fact that the previous owner had a Supercharger and NOS in the car so over the years I have noticed a lot of the wiring has been displaced. Thanks guys for all of your input so far! The throttle body was also replaced before the starter was replaced. I think it might be my REV lamp relay under the hood because I used a test light on all my fuses, relays and I got nothing when I applied it to the rev lamp relay?
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 06:15 PM
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The battery is ACDelco Professional 640 CCA 100 RC
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 06:24 PM
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For sure... You have a parasitic leak that drains the battery.
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Spike100
For sure... You have a parasitic leak that drains the battery.
What is a parasitic leak if you don't mind me asking?
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by aum16p1990
What is a parasitic leak if you don't mind me asking?
remember google is always your friend.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...vkgEP3pN9N3A-Q
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 11:21 AM
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Thank you my friend! I got so caught up in the forum I didn't even think about google.
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 07:38 PM
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I wish you luck electical issues like that can be a pain to find.
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