to look at my car and figure out whats wrong

my battery keeps draining to the point that it doesn't start and i don't know why

also i just replaced the alternator in hopes that would fix it but it didn't

i would take it to a shop but i can't afford that right now

its a 92/93 celica

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1/18/2007 9:01:43 AM

first off, make sure your interior lights are off. and that nothing is draining.

then pour gas on it, and something to the effect of throwing a match

1/18/2007 9:03:31 AM

maybe the battery is shot?

1/18/2007 10:54:06 AM

yeah.. first step would be to get the battery tested

1/18/2007 10:57:37 AM

i got a new battery when i got a new alternator

the interior lights are off

but i'll check the battery anyway

1/18/2007 12:48:33 PM

do you have an aftermarket stereo with an amp? i've seen amps that are wired to always be on and that drains the battery much like an interior light left on.

1/18/2007 1:05:57 PM

i've got aftermarket stereo but had no problems with the battery draining until it started turning cold

i don't think it has an amp

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1/18/2007 1:14:33 PM

Temporary fix: If it's going to be parked for any time, pop the hood and yank the negative off the battery.

Could even put a disconnect switch inside your car.

That'll at least keep you rolling till you find your electrical demons.

1/18/2007 1:52:53 PM

might be bad practice but on my gf's car, I just pulled all the fuses that weren't 100% necessary to run and added 1 back each night until the problem resurfaced. It was shit wiring on the part of circuit city.

1/18/2007 2:04:54 PM

Here is a thought. If you got the alternator and battery replaced at the same time, then the battery drain could be different. Also if the battery is very new sometimes the cold makes them not hold a charge, not very common but it does happen.

1/18/2007 8:59:18 PM