Brand new battery keeps dying

Asked by Keepitreal74 Jul 22, 2020 at 06:49 PM about the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Just replaced battery twice on my 2004 vw bettle.
If I don't drive it every day it dies.

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TDolby answered 3 years ago

You'll need to test the cars electrical system as to why you have a parasitic draw. Have a mechanic help or search youtube for some videos on how to do it yourself if you are handy with a multimeter.

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