avlon06

So I had my battery replaced about 3 weeks ago and left the cables disconnected from the poles while I was away at school. Came back today and connected the wires and no start. Been having this battery problem for quite some time now, replaced multiple batteries as well as 2 alternators... Why do I keep having this problem??

Z28KLR

I've had brand new batteries before that needed a jump to fire up the first time. What's your car doing, just not holding a charge? Might check to see if, when the car and all accessories (incl. alarm) are turned off if there's still any current drawing from your battery. If you don't have a multimeter you can probably get one of the goofballs down at Autozone to check for you. If there is a draw, start pulling fuses, one at a time, until you find which circuit it's coming from.

devongarver

Word.

Sxynerd

Check your grounding straps and make sure they're not corroded.

I have a GPS tracking system on my car and after just a few days of sitting on a weak battery, it's slow starting.

Use a DMM and check for voltage draw.

avlon06

Turns out the battery only had 2?? cold cranking amps, so it wasnt enough to start the car, the guy at napa also suggeted to get a trickle charger and have it connected and running at 2v while im away at school