2013 Journey Battery Draining

[Dodgejourneygirl]

Hello! My 2013 began having problems starting over a month ago. It started with a portable booster and I took it to the mechanic. He said the starter, alternator and battery are fine, something must be draining the battery. He couldn’t figure out what. Now that I have it home, sometimes it will start with a portable booster and other times it doesn’t. Seems to not like the cold wet weather. I’ve had a new alternator and battery installed within the last year. Starter was replaced within the last year and a half. 
 

I am thinking of purchasing a battery charger and leaving it to charge every night then bringing the battery booster with me. What do you guys think or recommend? 

[John/Horace]

Most common parasitic drain is the Bluetooth module staying on when it shouldn’t. In passenger side kick panel is a fuse panel with a black cover. Look for fuse labeled HFM hand free module, remove it and see if battery stays charged.

 

You will lose your Bluetooth function with fuse removed.  The module is very expensive and awkward to get to.  Cheapest option is auto wreckers for part or online from rebuilding site. 

 

Booster packs sometimes won’t work if battery is really low. If it stills dies with HFM fuse removed then you need someone to troubleshoot what is staying on. Glovebox light it possible, could remove bulb. Leaving stuff plugged in charging in car also not good idea.

[Dodgejourneygirl]

Thank you John I will try to remove the Bluetooth fuse!!