2004 SRX Battery Issue

NAUTICALBEAT

MEMBER
2004 CADILLAC SRX
55,000 MILES

I purchased a battery two months ago and today I had to jump start the car. The reason I purchased the battery was because I had to jump start the car on several occasions. The battery load tests OK, but the battery will not turn the engine over. I am now having the same problems even though I have installed a new battery. Is it something other than the battery? Suggestions?

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FACTORYJACK

MECHANIC
4,159 POSTS

How long is the vehicle sitting between during the times that the battery is discharged. If the vehicle sits for long periods of time, normal electrical loads(parasitic) can discharge the battery. Looking at your mileage versus the age of the vehicle, it doesn't appear that may be a problem, but it could. If it is driven regularly, but is still discharged at times, it could have a parasitic load that is excessive, causing the battery to drain more rapid. Have you had the alternator charge rate check as yet, do this and report the readings.