car won't start please help!

[GuSpeed]

Hi guys!

My car has been doing this lately. It won't start. I would put the key in and start the car. But it doesn't do anything. It seems like the battery doesn't have enough juice.

I put a new battery in and it started right up. Drove around for a while. Then I turned off the car when I got home. 5 minutes later, the car wouldn't start.

At first I thought it's the battery but now I know its not. I'm thinking that it might be the alternator. Can anyone help? What could the problem be?

Thank you!

[StandardProspect]

something in your car is probably draining the battery while the car is sitting. check to see if any aftermarket parts are left on after you turn your car off. (ie: alarm system, tv screens, etc.)

that is just one of many possibilities

[lunatyk]

my guess would be the alternator also, check that out.

push-start ftw

[GuSpeed]

I do have an alarm. But I thought it shouldn't just drain the battery.. I'm kinda lost.. please help me!

[ag240]

clean your battery terminals first and get back to us.I kinda had the same problem, but cleaning my terminals got the car running again.

!! TAKE OFF BOTH WIRES, AND REMOVE BATTERY BEFORE CLEANING!!

[santana56]

for sure the alternater cus i hade the same thing happen to me too...and caeck the fuses