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Old Dec 30, 2023 | 05:56 PM
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Last time I used 4 days ago, it worked fine. Today the fob key didn’t work so I used the key. But I couldn’t start the engine and all the other functions don’t work such as lamp, horn, dashboard. Is it only the battery or anything else?
 
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Old Dec 31, 2023 | 09:33 AM
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Do any lights inside the car come on? If it's just totally dead then it's probably the battery (or a battery connection maybe came loose?). Battery could die of old age, an electrical short, a power draw left on for days (light or maybe charging something if the 12V port stays active without the ignition), or a failure in the charging system catching up to you. Could also be that the security chip-thingy in the key fob has failed and the car won't start without it, but I'm not sure what other systems that would disable. If you have a second fob, try with that. Most car parts shops will test your battery for free. That's where I'd start. Just remove it and take it in. Good luck!
 
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Old Jan 1, 2024 | 07:45 AM
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It is most likely the battery you could try a jump start.
If that works get the battery load tested and replaced if needed.
If you haven't replaced your FOB batteries in past few years, I would do that as well.
Most car batteries will only last 5 years tops and many start declining after only 2 years.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2024 | 04:03 PM
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It was the battery. I bought a new battery and it worked. Apparently I forgot to turn off one of the lamps inside.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2024 | 07:07 AM
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Glad you're up and running without too much of an issue.
That's why I never use interior lighting that doesn't automatically shut-off, I can't count on remembering to manually do so.
I actually keep a flashlight in the console.
 
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