Hey guys, I joined because I am having THE WORST TIME keeping my car running.
So any ideas of what to do next will be greatly appreciated

Initial Problem:
Car began not wanting to start. Would Take Jumps. Stopped taking jumps.
Been through multiple batteries. Will not hold charge. Always drains to nothing after a few days.
Battery light flickers when braking
Car lights go off at around 60mph
Car starts with jump, charges battery some, turn off, turn back on (immediately) no start

Replacements:
Alternator: No Fix
Push button bypass (car would not turn over with key and still doesn't) : worked for a couple weeks
Starter replaced : No Fix
40 amp fuse: No Fix
Multiple new batteries: No Fix

Current situation: New battery, ignition wont work (push button start), starts with jump, battery begins to drain (or charge whatever it feels like that day), after ignition is cut, will not start again.

Any suggestions?



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I'd be looking for a current draw someplace that's draining the battery. Take the positive battery cable off and place a test light or DVM in series between the cable and the battery. See if you've got juice flowing. The first place I'd look is that aftermarket push button start.

 

What Voltage do you measure while the car is running? Sounds like bad Alternator from all the symptoms but my other idea is a really strong Draw from somewhere like an Amplifier

You can also follow normal Parasitic Draw procedures. You can also measure Amp Drop on the fuses themselves but Google it if you want to get more advanced.


Otherwise I would say you need a Professional Auto Electrician.

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