What happened? Car won't start, electronics don't work.

[Robert Fisher]

I was driving the car, everything seemed fine. I noticed a few times during my drive that my V1 power cycled itself a few times while I was driving. That's never happened before.

Now like an hour later I go to start the car and it's completely dead. Turn the key and nothing happens, no crank, no dash lights.

Any ideas on what it could be?

Either battery terminal could be corroded a bit and not making contact. Remove them both and clean the posts and cables. If you are still having problems, check the main power relays by switching with another similar relay.

Bob

[kingston]

Moley!

[Philo]

New vs old.

[unrlmth]

Well I got it home and took the Voltage Regulator out and the brushes seem pretty worn. All of the battery connections are pretty good and there isn't any corrosion.

Thanks for all of the help

[Lyrred]

It seems as though they might be weak connection. Clean the battery posts and the wire terminals. Either use the specific tool, or use sand paper.

[unrlmth]

It is, but I don't have the power to move it. At this point in time, I only consume small children.

Yea I thought I put it in the General Technical forum, but I guess not.

[Philo]

It is, but I don't have the power to move it. At this point in time, I only consume small children.

[NC325iC]

why is this post in this forum?

seems more like a technical problem than a discussion

[Philo]

No clue. Depends on what item is out. Take a screwdriver with you, and pull out the voltage regulator. If the brushes are worn, replace it. Either way it sounds like your battery will need to be charged.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showpost.php?p=1922340&postcount=15

If you wanted to try the jump start thing just to get it back home, there is a possibility it would work, but also a possibility that it will wear on your battery or alternator, thus, shortening its life. If you do try to jump it, just make sure all unnecessary items are turned off, such as: radio, blower fan, headlights, and anything that requires electrical pull.

[unrlmth]

Also the car is currently at my school, so i need to find a way to get it home. Would It start and drive (<5mi) if I jumped it?

[Philo]

Test battery at local parts store. Check your voltage regulator. It sounds like the alternator isn't doing its job.

[unrlmth]

Okay well it was fine for a little while and now it just did it again. I turned the key and it didn't start, and the interior lights did not work. However if I went to the back of the car and locked/unlocked it, the interior lights started working again. Whenever I tried to start the car it would also shut off the lights.

[call me jack]

@12.4v the battery could quite possibly be shot (after all, it is below the required 12.6). although this sucks, it can happen after just 2 years. what it sounds more like, to me, is a bad alternator or battery ground,

[unrlmth]

sounds like a loose connection/ground.

Okay, any specific connections I should be checking?

Ohh wow I meant to post that a few hours ago.

[grantlacey11]

yeah my battery ground has loosened itself before....