2002 S-10 Battery Drain Problem

[jdantzler]

I know this is going to sound crazy but please, bear with me. lol

I have a 2002 S-10, 2.2L, base model. Ever since I bought this truck 3 years ago, when the outside temperature falls below 50 degrees or so, my battery dies within a few hours.

I've replaced the battery twice and had the starting\charging system checked at 2 different Autozones and it still does it.

I know it sounds crazy, but it only does it when it's cool outside. Once it warms up and stays above 50, it starts every time.

This has driven me nuts for years... any ideas?

 

BTW, I have no aftermarket equipment installed on this truck..

[gmtech4]

what about a parasitic draw test,it uses a special disconnect for the neg battery terminal,and the milli amp gauge on a multimeter,

 

forget auto zone,take it to a place that has this tool,

 

it does sound abit odd ,youre right

[markw8]

Sometimes you need better than Autozone.

 

Mark

[jro909]

sometimes you need wal-mart.......seriously take it to a qualified gm tech