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Can a bad starter drain the battery?

Tiny
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2005 jeep larado, ran tests on battery, alt, and starter. Only thing comes up is a bad starter. OR IS THERE SOMETHING ELSE DRAINING MY BATTERY?
Thursday, March 8th, 2012 AT 12:14 AM

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Tiny
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What do you mean only thing that comes up is the starter?
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Thursday, March 8th, 2012 AT 12:28 AM
Tiny
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The auto parts store tested the battery, alt., And starter. Their machine said that the starter was the only thing showing that was bad.
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Thursday, March 8th, 2012 AT 1:18 AM
Tiny
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Anything is possible they usually dont drain the battery. But if the starter is bad I would replace it before it leaves you stranded. If the battery continues to drain you will have to have a parstic draw test performed.
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Thursday, March 8th, 2012 AT 1:40 AM

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