Apex84

So I couldn't find any other threads with the same issue so maybe this is a first. I have a 2006 GS3. It's been fine with no issues starting up. I drove it fine yesterday but when I went out to the garage today the car wouldn't start. So here's what happened. I got in to start it up like normal, the green light came on, but the car didn't start. Tried it again but this time there were no lights other than the green light and the brake pedal was hard to press. There were no warning lights of any kind. I figured the battery is dead. Since I live across the street from an Auto Zone I took the battery over there to have it checked (despite the fact that it's only 8 months old). The battery is still good at 12.5 volts and fully charged.

I put the battery back in and the high beams and parking lights came on right away. So figured everything is fine. But when I got in the car the green light still didn't come on, along with none of the door lights or anything else. My car lights are on auto so I turned them off but the lights stayed on. I disconnected the audio in the trunk also to make sure I'm not drawing power from any where else but still the same result. The exterior lights won't go out and the car won't start. The car is still under warranty so I can have it towed to the dealership but wanted to see if anyone else has experienced this and are there any fixes.

krava

Happened to me once. Ended up being a bad battery. Had to get jumped off and then battery replaced. Scared the hell out of me had no idea what was going on.

Apex84

That's the weird thing. Had the battery tested and it still has a full charge at 12.5 volts.

I checked the fuses to see if any look burnt out but none did. Of course that doesn't mean anything since I can't actually test them. I would think there has to be some kind of fuse issue but it's weird how sudden it is given the fact I DD the car and drove it fine the night before without any issues.

Apex84

So I tried one more time today to start the car. The headlights are out thankfully and the cabin lights are working. Nothing else though. Getting it towed today but I can't get the steering wheel lock to disengage. Anyone know how?

msgs350

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I'm guessing its the main relay.