Why is my battery draining?

Asked by Guru94JHFR Sep 26, 2020 at 08:36 PM about the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe FWD

Question type: General

I have a 97 cavalier with a new battery and alternator ive
regrounded the body ground and chassis ground pulled
the radio cig lighter glovebox light anuthing I could think of
that would draw power while off and still my battery light
stays on and my battery drains overnight please help any
suggestions would be amazing im at a loss

3 Answers

I found a humming noise behind the glove compartment so i unhooked the hatness there and it stopped could that be the issue?

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