I guess it's battery time.

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chilleblanco36

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I can't leave the door open or listen to the radio without the truck running any more than 10 min, 15 tops. The notification comes on that the battery is draining. When I go to start the car, no go!! I have to jump it. Other than that, it starts fine daily with no issues.

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Or, your charging system/alternator isn't working properly. Take it to an auto parts store and have them test the battery and charging system.
 
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Or, your charging system/alternator isn't working properly. Take it to an auto parts store and have them test the battery and charging system.
I've thought about letting them test the battery. It may just need a good charge.

I was at a drive in movie a few months back, and it ran down after an hour or so. Never took it to have it recharged

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I'm guessing you probably have a weak cell

I wish we still had drive-ins where I live
 
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I'm guessing you probably have a weak cell

I wish we still had drive-ins where I live
Yea, they are pretty cool. There are 2 within an hour from my house.

At the drive in it was good for 30-45 min and started with a little drag. I let it run for 5 min or so and shut it down. I then left it off for the remainder of the movie. Maybe another hour. The reminder came on, but it wouldn't start without a jump.

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How do your terminals and cables look? Are they clean and coated with electro-gel? If they are all corroded and making poor contact, no matter how good your charging system is, your battery will not perform well.
 

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