2001 Toyota RAV4 New battery battery goes dead over night

Tiny
JOSEYLEW
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  • 2001 TOYOTA RAV4
  • 4 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 81,000 MILES
If I start my car every morning or drive it for a few minutes each day, the battery will hold a charge for a few months. After 2-3 months (less during sub-freezing temperatures) the car will not start and has to be jump started. Replacing the battery and having the charging system checked has not discovered or solved the problem. Note: I had a remote starter installed in 2002 and use it daily during cold weather. Could the remote starter possibly have anything to do with this problem?
Saturday, February 28th, 2009 AT 8:58 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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  • 17,250 POSTS
Go here to check how to find a parasitic drain...any improperly install devices can cause your problem.
https://www.2carpros.com/first_things/why_is_my_car_battery_dead_over_night.htm
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Saturday, February 28th, 2009 AT 9:20 AM

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