Battery draining

Tiny
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  • 1997 TOYOTA TACOMA
  • 3.4L
  • V6
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Well first off my battery's keeps draining, I charged them then after a few days it would click then everything is dim or weak. It is not the alternator I tested it. Then my starter acts like it was engaging slowly or hesitating to and a little grinding. I checked the connections the main starter wire is loose, I tried tightening it but it free spins. I thought it was that but if I jump it off it starts fine but will not start back unless jumped. I even put a new battery in it same thing acts weak with everything dims.
Sunday, January 14th, 2018 AT 12:52 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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I am a little confused about what you are trying to explain and hope I am getting it right.

When you installed a new battery, the problem immediately occurs means power is not getting to the starter or insufficient power is getting there. When dash lights are dim, it means either the battery is weak or connections are loose somewhere.

Jump a cable from the negative terminal of the battery to any part of the engine and test if there are any difference. If it resolves problem, check the ground cable from battery to the transmission/engine. It could be broken or connection is bad.
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Monday, January 15th, 2018 AT 8:16 PM
Tiny
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Thank while doing that I noticed the positive wire to the start was loose its starting but there is a quick but rapid clicking from the starter relay
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Tuesday, January 16th, 2018 AT 4:19 PM
Tiny
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If the starter wire is loose, it would result in the condition you described. You need to have the loose wire fixed.
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Tuesday, January 16th, 2018 AT 9:48 PM
Tiny
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I did now I know if it does it again.
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Wednesday, January 17th, 2018 AT 5:52 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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It can be a seat switch causing a drain or a glove box light here is a guide to help you find the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-dead-overnight

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken

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Friday, January 19th, 2018 AT 11:31 AM

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