Drained battery over night

Tiny
STUNCOLE1
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  • 2008 FORD FOCUS
  • 2.0L
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 169,000 MILES
My battery drained over night after I had the alternator changed but battery is still draining.
Monday, May 3rd, 2021 AT 1:39 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

There is something that is draining the battery even after the car is turned off.

I attached a guide for you to view on checking the draw and help to narrow down the area that s causing the issue.

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

You will need to remove the negative cable and put a voltmeter in line. Red lead to the cable and black lead to the battery post. Set the meter to DC amps and measure the draw. It show be no more than 50-75 milliamps. Any more than that, you need to remove the fuses, one by one, to determine which fuse is causing the issue.

Make sure you charge the battery to 12.6 volts before the test.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-charge-your-car-battery

Roy
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Monday, May 3rd, 2021 AT 3:42 AM

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