new battery want run quicks

1993 TOYOTA PREVIA
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AWIDOW
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4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 256000 miles

I my car died own me and I was being jumped started and it would start, then when i engaged in drive it had no power would die, Jump it off again same thing.
I went and bought new Battery put it in and it started immediately.
1 DAY LATER-- I just now drove it about 1 mile AND IT JUST LOST ALL POWER AGAIN. Jumped it off and it started, keep light off, got it almost home lost power again, it will not crank.
Please someone help me? Is it the Alternator? Starter? I am 72 and am clueless. Thanks
Sep 12, 2008 at 12:02 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Here is a how to for checking for a battery draw. Check it and let me know what you find.

https://www.2carpros.com/first_things/why_is_my_car_battery_dead_over_night.htm
Sep 1, 2009 at 9:59 AM
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