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I have a '93 Mazda Miata which runs great except that the battery has needed replacing every year (or less than a year) for the last 3 years. I haven't driven it for the last 10 days and now I can't start it. I doubt that I could be purchasing that many faulty batteries, so I'm wondering if some other problem could be draining the battery. I drive it sometimes every day but once in while I'll park it in the garage for about 10 - 14 days while using our other car. One time I had parked it only for 4 days and the battery died. What could be happening?

Submitted: 157 days and 2 hours ago.
Category: Car
Value: $13
Status: CLOSED
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Year: 1993
Make: Mazda
Model: Miata

Already Tried:
Replacing the battery every year

Accepted Answer

Greetings! You are going to have to pinpoint what is drawing the battery down. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Put a test light between the negative cable and the negative battery terminal. With the key out of the ignition switch and the vehicle just sitting there (make sure the doors are closed) the test light should not light up bright. If it does, there is a draw! Disconnect one fuse at a time until the test light goes out. When it does, u have found the circuit that the draw is on! Here is a hint, a lot of times it is either the dome light, trunk light or the glove compartment light that stays on. If you do not want to go through the hassle of the test, pull the bulbs out and see if that helps.

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Expert: AMEDEE
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Accepts: 1847
Answered: 10/12/2009

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