art1188

Hey guys,

I just came back from a road trip a couple days ago, parked my car in the garage, and now when I go to start it I can't do it. I put the key in, turn it two clicks (for accessory power) and the dash lights up but it kind of flickers and dims randomly. I tried to start the car but it doesn't turn over (maybe tries for 1/2 a second then nothing). Tried to jump start it with my bro's car but I couldn't start it either. I wish I could say its the fault of a dead battery but If I couldn't jump start it there must be something else right? I'm thinking either key needs to be reprogrammed (this is what the dealer suggested when I called) or maybe the alternator? Anyone had this problem before or know how to fix it?

shadowkahn

Try to jump it again.

Or put a known good battery in there.

It's not your alternator.

Turbonut

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Probably the battery, but make certain the cables are tight and clean. If there is a cable connection problem, the jumpers won't work either. Turn on the interior lights and give it a try, if they go dim or out when trying to start, electrical supply problem, bat or cables. If no go, remove the bat and have it tested.

guitarplayer16

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Generally, when your lights go dim, it is an indicator that there is not enough juice in the battery to start the car.

I remember when I couldn't start my car a month ago.
Replaced the starter, everything's good =)

myblack04tl

Turbonut is right, the first place I would check is the connections on the battery. My Mom's battery was fine but there was alot of corrosion on the positve terminal. I cleaned it off and she has had no problems.

SpeedFactor

If the battery is really dead, it acts like a resistor and makes it hard to jump.