2024 equinox battery drain problem
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Moonwink
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I wish I had something to offer other than I had a 2009 HHR that developed a parasitic drain on the battery. I was never able to pin it down. I kept it on a "float charger" (they never overcharge the battery) so it was always ready to use. It would take about 5 days for the battery to go flat - no dome lights or click when I'd try to start it. At that point it needed a jump. That's VERY hard on batteries. I fixed it by trading it for my 2015 Malibu. 
PoManNox
Active member
How quickly does the battery discharge?
Has the battery been replaced?
If the battery passes a load test, a crank test and a charging test. Need all 3 tests (can do this with a simple $30 digital battery tester). Next thing to look at is a parasitic draw, what circuit the parasitic draw is on and what component is causing it.
Has the battery been replaced?
If the battery passes a load test, a crank test and a charging test. Need all 3 tests (can do this with a simple $30 digital battery tester). Next thing to look at is a parasitic draw, what circuit the parasitic draw is on and what component is causing it.
