parasitic battery drain battery is new?

2001 BMW X5
200,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • TURBO • 4WD • MANUAL
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NALA MABASO
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battery is new and alternator, however if and when i switch on the car, i will have to jumpstart it all the time.
Oct 18, 2024 at 2:57 AM
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Yep, something is staying on. I have seen the Unloader relay stick on causing this problem in these cars. But you should check to see if anything is warm with the car off like the alternator. Make sure a CD is not stuck in the player as well. Here is a guide to help and I have included the location of the relay so you can remove it to see if anything changes.

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


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