Battery draining constantly

DAMAGGIE

MEMBER
2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
5.7L
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
105,000 MILES

After about seven to ten days I go to get in my truck and it is totally dead. I get a jump and it is okay. Now it is dying everyday. I just got my stereo system put in, could it have something to do with the electrical work they did to my stereo and the DVD player?

Friday, August 3rd, 2018 AT 9:50 PM

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DAMAGGIE

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Also, the battery was checked and it is fine.

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Friday, August 3rd, 2018 AT 9:51 PM

DANNY L

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Hello, I am Danny.

It is possible to have a drain due to the recent accessories being added but, first I would suggest having the battery load tested ans second have the alternator tested. The battery might not be holding a full charge due to the addition of the stereo/audio components being added or the alternator might not be keeping the battery fully charged. Your local auto parts store will test these for free. I have attached a few links showing you how to test. Hope this helps and feel free to ask any other questions if needed. Thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

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Friday, August 3rd, 2018 AT 10:05 PM