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2012 Chrysler 300 Needs To Be Jumped Every Time

2012 Chrysler 300 (Base Model)

  • Replaced the battery last year after it died.
  • Within 6 months, the new battery also died.
  • Took it to a mechanic:
    • Alternator checked and confirmed to be fine.
    • Mechanic suspected a bad battery connection.
    • Battery was recharged overnight.

Progression of the issue:

  1. Car ran fine for about a month.
  2. Then, if left undriven for 2 weeks, the battery would be dead.
  3. Later, if left undriven for 1 week, has enough battery for my key fob to lock and unlock doors but not enough to start the car.
  4. Now, even after driving:
    • If I shut the car off and try to restart it 30 minutes later, the car wont start without a jump.

Posted Oct 10, 2025, 7:22 PM UTC

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