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2008 Smax dead as a dodo

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  • 01-05-2014 4:52pm
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    Golden Horde
    Registered Users Posts: 214 ✭✭


    Came out this morning to start car and it's as dead as a dodo. Previously, if the battery was gone, I'd only find out when attempting to start as the keys would still open the car.

    However, today there is no response to the keys whatsoever. I can't even open the car manually with the keys - so I can't open the bonnet to jump start it either.

    Car just sitting there and I can't get in to it. It was last used 2 days ago with no problems.

    Really need it back working. Help.


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    jayok
    Registered Users Posts: 1,907 ✭✭✭jayok


    Normally, there's still a manual lock on the drivers side of the car. Use this to open the car.

    If you haven't done so already, get the battery check/replaced.

    If you've replaced the battery before, something is draining your power, it's typically a 3rd party installed item (e.g. handsfree kit or similar). You'll need to check the standby current draw of the car. It's generally 50-60mA.


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