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Battery draining when off. We have recharged battery 3 times. Have tested the battery it is good. After the recharge it is dead.

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It is quite likely to be a faulty diode within your alternator. This can easily be checked by disconnecting your alternator, then leaving the car stood overnight with a freshley charged battery.
If the battery holds its charge, replace the alternator.

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