gs wrote:
> I drove my car to a restaurant to pick up food. I come back in 5 min
> and my car refuses to start back. When i switch my igntion it just
> makes a whining sound and nothing happens. The Battery seems to be ok ,
> as all lamps and indicators are working fine. I also found that the
> audio system got reset as i was trying to start the car. I removed all
> the key from the ignition and the lights were still on. My remote
> locking was not working any more.
>
> I had wait for a tow guy for a about an hr and the battery went down in
> the meantime.
>
> What can be the possible causes of this problem.
>
> The dealer today said it was a low battery, but when the car initially
> was not starting i had all the light and electricals on.
>
> Would this cause the Audio system to get reset and require the code to
> reentered again.
>
> Any advive or any past similar experience is appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Collin
>
Sounds typical of low battery-audio system reset and remote locking are
the clues-you had all lights and electrical s until you tried to start
vehicle-correct