jxkim

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Ever since my dad got in a fender bender (front area damaged) ... basically the front end got smushed in a bit. not to do any frame damage though. but basically popped all those wonderful plastic pieces and bent the hood and bumper

anyways ever since then i have had a real slow power drain. if the car sits for roughly over 24 hours i will need a jump start. now from the little research i've done this is caused by something drawing current when car is OFF. i have no experience with electrics on the max or any car (besides doing my own stereo work)

i am pretty sure this is not an issue with the battery or alternator.

any ideas? i am in North NJ if you know a local person who is good with electric repair work?

cartman854

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The battery is sending out power (obvious) when the car is off. Go to a local auto electrician and he can probe or check what is drawing power with the car off, this would be the easiest solution, as it is prob a grounding issue in the front near the collision spot. Otherwise you could go cheaper, but could take A LOT longer to fix.

maxi_pad

as cartman said its a ground issue. i had a problem like that too.

jxkim

iTrader: (18)

can you explain 'ground issue'. there is a loose negative wire somewhere?

cartman854

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+/- yes, nice tail lights