2016 Mazda Mazda3 · Repair Cost Breakdown
The case
“Battery dies if I don't drive for 2-3 days. New battery, same problem.”
What it turned out to be
Parasitic draw from infotainment unit not sleeping. Reflashed module software, traced and fixed wiring chafe.
The repair bill
Total
$285
$285
Parts
$25
$25
Labor
$260
$260
Did you know?
A 0.05 amp parasitic draw is normal. Anything above 0.1 amps will kill a battery in 2-3 days.
🛠 Tools & parts for this kind of repair
- → Battery maintainer on Amazon
- → Automotive multimeter on Amazon
- → Multimeter on Amazon
- → Battery tester on Amazon
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