Parasitic Drain

[benesch]

Hello,

I have a 2008 ES350 and the car battery always dies. Bought a new battery but have the same issue. Took it to the dealership and they said that if the car is not driven in a week, the car will not start as the battery will drain. They said there is nothing wrong with it. I find that hard to believe, they said there was nothing wrong with it. Friend has a 2007 and never has an issue with it, even leaving it for 2 weeks. I do not drive it too work so it sits all week and I have to jump start it all the time.

Note, I always park in a parking garage and thought maybe the GPS is somehow searching all the time even when the car is off.

Anyone have any ideas??

[VBdenny]

Disconnect the negative terminal and check voltage across connection. At least you'll know if you have a draw.

[lenore]

generally will have 50ma of draw all of the time.