parasitic battery drain

[1Marauder]

My black is eating batteries when not being driven. It never did before. Used to be able to jump in 4 months later and it would start on first turn… now three weeks later on new battery it is completely DEAD. LOOKING FOR ADVICE and checklist of items to check. As I had hood up to Trickle Charge, I removed bulb from under hood. Otherwise, car hasn’t been touched mechanically. Thanks in advance!

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[1Marauder]

Thank you so much! Any other ideas? Could a missing bulb cause a slow drain?

[RubberCtyRauder]

Do you leave it on the battery tender full time? I put a towel on the hood latch and close hood on top of it so it doesn't pinch the cord. Never an issue. Mine is on a tender whenever not being used.

[Mr. Man]

You may have just got a crap new battery. Quality isn't what it used to be anymore.

[1Marauder]

I took the bulb out of the hood light, because the hood was open for shows… could the missing bulb cause the drain? PS yes now it is on a tender… but it never used to need one :)

[1Marauder]

PS 3rd New Battery. ;)

[RubberCtyRauder]

My car won't last 3 weeks or so if not on tender. Never has. My battery is 7 years old now.

[1Marauder]

Awesome thanks!

[offroadkarter]

Thank you so much! Any other ideas? Could a missing bulb cause a slow drain?


No, this won't cause a problem.

[Yahkia]

Hey I’m dealing with this problem as well… I just bought a new battery 2 weeks ago and my marauder has been sitting and I tried to start it up today and the battery is dead….and what does tender mean?

[RubberCtyRauder]

Battery tender is a low amp charger that keeps the battery charged without overcharging.Battery Tender is also a brand.