After work intended to address a battery that is flat after parking, repeat the original conditions in a safe place and check whether the symptom returns. Note how long the vehicle sat, recent accessory installation, and whether the problem repeats. Record the result before clearing codes or resetting adaptations.
Follow the maker’s procedure for drive cycles and readiness monitors. Check that lamps and accessories switch off; modern modules may need time to enter sleep mode. If the issue remains, return to the evidence instead of swapping another part.
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