Battery issue
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Battery issue
I tried searching the forum before bugging all of you guys.
My car was dead with the key in the ignition. I went through the steps to pop the trunk and get the key out. I proceeded to jump the car, however when I would try to start it, all of the lights would just flash. Does this mean I need a new battery or is there something else I need to do?
Thanks a million!
My car was dead with the key in the ignition. I went through the steps to pop the trunk and get the key out. I proceeded to jump the car, however when I would try to start it, all of the lights would just flash. Does this mean I need a new battery or is there something else I need to do?
Thanks a million!
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Leaving the key in the ignition drains the battery. Your battery was probably low or with a bad element and the key draw depleted it. You may try to use a trickle charger (OEM or CTek) to see if the battery recovers, but chances are you need a new battery.
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I tried searching the forum before bugging all of you guys.
My car was dead with the key in the ignition. I went through the steps to pop the trunk and get the key out. I proceeded to jump the car, however when I would try to start it, all of the lights would just flash. Does this mean I need a new battery or is there something else I need to do?
Thanks a million!
My car was dead with the key in the ignition. I went through the steps to pop the trunk and get the key out. I proceeded to jump the car, however when I would try to start it, all of the lights would just flash. Does this mean I need a new battery or is there something else I need to do?
Thanks a million!
And, you may need a new battery.
If you drive infrequently and/or make short trips mostly (10 miles or less), then you will kill the battery in 2-3 years. Supposedly using a battery maintainer (Porsche, CTEK, etc) will prevent this - I'll know in another 18 months or so.
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I don't know if the lights flashing indicates a battery problem, but I got a new battery that died after less than a year because the car was just sitting for lengthy periods. So a battery can die in a relatively short period if not maintained. (Fortunately got a new replacement under the Interstate warranty.)
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if you have the original battery and it's 3yrs old or more, simply replace it as it's on borrowed time.
Direct fit replacement is a size 94R or H& by Interstate. Don't go by what the auto-part store has listed as many have a size 49 listed, which is about 2" longer.
You can buy a great 94R at Wal-Mart or Sam's Club. Battery is made by Johnson Controls
Direct fit replacement is a size 94R or H& by Interstate. Don't go by what the auto-part store has listed as many have a size 49 listed, which is about 2" longer.
You can buy a great 94R at Wal-Mart or Sam's Club. Battery is made by Johnson Controls
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if you have the original battery and it's 3yrs old or more, simply replace it as it's on borrowed time.
Direct fit replacement is a size 94R or H& by Interstate. Don't go by what the auto-part store has listed as many have a size 49 listed, which is about 2" longer.
You can buy a great 94R at Wal-Mart or Sam's Club. Battery is made by Johnson Controls
Direct fit replacement is a size 94R or H& by Interstate. Don't go by what the auto-part store has listed as many have a size 49 listed, which is about 2" longer.
You can buy a great 94R at Wal-Mart or Sam's Club. Battery is made by Johnson Controls
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if you have the original battery and it's 3yrs old or more, simply replace it as it's on borrowed time.
Direct fit replacement is a size 94R or H& by Interstate. Don't go by what the auto-part store has listed as many have a size 49 listed, which is about 2" longer.
You can buy a great 94R at Wal-Mart or Sam's Club. Battery is made by Johnson Controls
Direct fit replacement is a size 94R or H& by Interstate. Don't go by what the auto-part store has listed as many have a size 49 listed, which is about 2" longer.
You can buy a great 94R at Wal-Mart or Sam's Club. Battery is made by Johnson Controls
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I did the MaxxStart 94R from Walmart. Plugged a Battery Tender into the cig lighter and lost no settings in the swap out. 5 minute job. When you buy the battery, they charge you $9 for a core deposit, which is credited if you bring them your old battery (with the added plus that you get rid of the thing).
When you see the Wally mart battery, you'll quickly realize that it's exactly the same as higher priced "big brand" models. Frankly I didn't care about saving money as much as the convenience of getting the job done quickly.
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I went ahead and purchased the MAXX94R. Their little computer recommended the 49R, which was much larger.
After installation the car started right up. However, an icon appeared saying "PSM failure", as well as "PASM failure". The "Sport" button will not work either.
Help me! AHHH
After installation the car started right up. However, an icon appeared saying "PSM failure", as well as "PASM failure". The "Sport" button will not work either.
Help me! AHHH
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I went ahead and purchased the MAXX94R. Their little computer recommended the 49R, which was much larger.
After installation the car started right up. However, an icon appeared saying "PSM failure", as well as "PASM failure". The "Sport" button will not work either.
Help me! AHHH
After installation the car started right up. However, an icon appeared saying "PSM failure", as well as "PASM failure". The "Sport" button will not work either.
Help me! AHHH
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