Expert: autohelp - 7/9/2009

Question
I have a CTS, every three days I have to charge the battery. I just replaced the battery 6 days ago due to this problem and its still continuing

Answer
OK, Is there anything on the vehicle that does not work correctly ?.

Has there been anything added to the vehicle, Radio, lights, etc, etc ?.

Do the interior lights remain ON at night for several seconds after you exit the vehicle and then go out ?.

Does the rear end of the vehicle appear to be LOW in the back when you look at the car in the morning ?.


Has there been ANY work of ANYKIND performed on the vehicle prior to this problem ?.

Are you fully charging the new batterybefore or after you install it in the vehicle ?. because most batteries are NOT fully charged when you buy them and MUST be fully charged with a battery charger or they go flat in a couple of days of non-use of the vehicle  ?.


The maximum amperage draw from the battery when it is being parked for the night is just over 1/2 amp. Most any auto parts store will test this for you for free.