HELP! Car not starting
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HELP! Car not starting
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Parked my car at work yesterday and as I was rushing out, I noticed an error "Key FOB batter low" or something to that affect. In my rush to get into the office this indicates two things 1) My Key Fob is low 2) I must've double clicked the push to start button in order for that message to get displayed as I exited the vehicle
It appears as though the power was left on all day (guessing). When I return to car in evening everything is completely dead. No lights, power etc. Luckily I get a ride home.
The next morning I go outside with my buddy and a booster cable and try to charge the car using his sedan. Once everything is plugged in the power in my car turns on (lights, display etc.) We leave it for 10 minutes and I press the push to start. Nothing happens Power seems good to go but the engine doesn't make a sound. Multiple lights are on dashboard (engine, battery for sure)
I try a few more times and eventually take off the cables. The power stays on for maybe 5 more minutes and I try turning the car on and off to no avail. After 5 more minutes the power goes completely dead again.
I'm guessing I should start by getting a new battery for both FOB and car.
But what else is going on here? Why doesn't it start when being boosted? Shouldn't it still start or at least attempt to start?
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No click noises at all.
I would assume I would get an error about the FOB not being detected if that was the issue and the red light is going on.
I'm going to run downstairs and try for another 10 minutes at 3000rpm.
What should next steps be? I'm not optimistic that this will work.
I would assume I would get an error about the FOB not being detected if that was the issue and the red light is going on.
I'm going to run downstairs and try for another 10 minutes at 3000rpm.
What should next steps be? I'm not optimistic that this will work.
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No click noises at all.
I would assume I would get an error about the FOB not being detected if that was the issue and the red light is going on.
I'm going to run downstairs and try for another 10 minutes at 3000rpm.
What should next steps be? I'm not optimistic that this will work.
I would assume I would get an error about the FOB not being detected if that was the issue and the red light is going on.
I'm going to run downstairs and try for another 10 minutes at 3000rpm.
What should next steps be? I'm not optimistic that this will work.
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Bad news-
2 weeks into the same new battery, went to drive for lunch (within 3 hours of driving to work) and zero power (no lights, locks, dashboard etc.)
Haven't tried boosting yet, but need an understanding of what is going on here?
Help!
2 weeks into the same new battery, went to drive for lunch (within 3 hours of driving to work) and zero power (no lights, locks, dashboard etc.)
Haven't tried boosting yet, but need an understanding of what is going on here?
Help!
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I installed it on my own, don't really have the know-how otherwise.
Thing is, I talked to a mechanic on the phone earlier and he didn't seem to think it was the alternator. In fact, he referred me to a different shop that could help with the electrical. They are competing shops so I don't know why he wouldn't want to bring me in to have the alternator changed?
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Both your battery and alt can be tested without removal with just a multimeter.
If they're both good have you installed any electrical devices in the car? Its possible that you have a parasitic drain from something not shutting off.
Lastly, instead of buying new batteries/returning them try a low amp ~1.5 trickle charger it'll probably be able to revive the batteries and will keep your winter car charged while in storage.
If they're both good have you installed any electrical devices in the car? Its possible that you have a parasitic drain from something not shutting off.
Lastly, instead of buying new batteries/returning them try a low amp ~1.5 trickle charger it'll probably be able to revive the batteries and will keep your winter car charged while in storage.
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