2002 Subaru Forester Battery running flat

Tiny
WHALENC
  • MEMBER
  • 2002 SUBARU FORESTER
  • 120,000 MILES
Even with regular use my battery is running flat ever 3 weeks or so. I have had it jump started by my road side assistance provider about 4 times and they tell me to give the battery a good charge as something seems to be running it flat even though the battery is one year old. So I have been trying to find a cause. What I believe it to be, is the power window illumination lights, that seem to be staying on after the car is locked and every other light goes out. Subaru can't/won't tell me if this is common, or how to fix it without taking it in so they can ponder the possibilities for hours and charge the GDP of a small nation. So, I'm hoping you have seen this before and have a suggestion. I've trawled thru the posts and haven't stumbled on anything similar.
Thanks and regards,
Chris Whalen
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013 AT 11:01 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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  • 41,815 POSTS
If the illumination lights remains on, it would definitely drain the battery.

When ignition is turned off, test if the power window works.

Have the charging system tested.
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Thursday, July 25th, 2013 AT 8:09 AM

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