Problem . . .

**myers1.8TQ** · 06-30-2008 05:58 PM

My car has been sitting in my garage for about 1 week and a few days give or take. Replaced radiator and coolant fan. After doing that and filling with coolant, it seemed like the battery was completely dead. So I jumped it and it started, took it for a drive down the street, brought it back home and turned it off. Went to start it again and wouldn't even turn over. Anyone know what is going on? Didn't have any codes on the OBDII about alternator or anything. I appreciate your help. http://photos-224.ll.facebook.com/ph...49809_6886.jpg

Thanks,
-Chris

**ILoveT** · 06-30-2008 05:59 PM

You're battery is dead and you need a new one....

**myers1.8TQ** · 06-30-2008 06:04 PM

I replaced the battery about a month ago.

**Seerlah** · 06-30-2008 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by ILoveT

You're battery is dead and you need a new one....

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Your car does not run on the battery, but the alternator. The battery is for power to crank (and when using car electronics when car is not running) and after that your car runs on the alternator. You were able to drive your car because the alternator is still good, but your battery is dead.