Q: Battery draining.
My battery is draining overnight.
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Either your battery is due for replacement or you have a parasitic draw somewhere. A draw can be found by placing an ammeter in series with the negative battery cable. If excessive current draw is found, the cause of the draw must be determined. A trained technician, such as one from YourMechanic, will be able to diagnose and repair this problem for you.
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