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Old May 12, 2020 | 02:15 PM
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2012 dodge journey We keep getting a dead battery after car sits or 1-2 days. I was told to change the TIPM. as that is the cause .
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Old May 12, 2020 | 02:38 PM
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I've heard that. But have you or whoever told you that done any parasitic draw tests yet to isolate whats draining it?
 
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Old May 12, 2020 | 02:47 PM
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Yes we have had several scans by the dealer who could not find the issue . Finally took it to my mechanic who also ran a scan and said the TIPM shorted out when he moved it. He said that he found that strictly by accident. He said he is 100% sure that is the issue.
 

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