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Vx all of a sudden won't start

kyriacandro

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Hey guys. Today my missus was driving the car then she rang me saying the key wouldn't lock the car and when she turns the ignition there is nothing what could that be ? Any suggestions ?
 

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someone stole your battery?
she has got someone elses keys?
seriously, need a lot more information
the key or the remote wouldn't lock the car, how about pushing down on the door snib button
does the ignition key bring up the red lights, does the engine crank,
is the mode light flashing, does it stop flashing when you press unlock, or turn ignition key to start
does your interior light or headlights work
 

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Nothing was turning on no light around ignition no interior light nothing key wasn't working ignition wasn't cranking nothing she had to lock the driver door with the key and then manually push all the other locks down. I got there all the battery terminals were on tightly there was still no power i un hooked the negative terminal and re connected it and the car started was really weird as they were on tight but it started
 

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possibly the battery has an intermittent open circuit condition
i would replace the battery as a precaution
if you choose not to replace battery
if fault occurs again try slapping battery to jolt it
 

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Just because the battery terminals are tight, doesn't mean they are making a good connection.
The terminal clamps may be corroded and/or dirty.
Give the clamps and the battery terminals a good clean.
 
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