Why is my brand new battery continually draining?

Asked by GuruFVVXR Apr 19, 2020 at 05:06 PM about the 2016 Mazda CX-5

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

battery is continually draining and the car will not start .  I have brand new
battery and still rapidly drains .  Th service department cannot find raeason

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Are they looking for a parasitic battery drain? https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=lRcj1fQcWwU

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My 2016 CX5 is on its fifth battery in six years. Something is obviously wrong but no one can figure out what. Can not leave it sitting for days, can't leave it at the airport. Can't wait until the auto market is better and I can get rid of it.

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