Electrical issues

[Ismael Lafluer]

Ok, so I go into the garage to get my clothes out the dryer and I see light on. I Walk over and the R DRL are flashing. I try and use the key, it won’t work. I tried again but then it worked then stopped working again. Car is not responding to any of my keys nor can I turn radio on. DLRs kept flashing. I could hear a clicking sound from fuse box constantly. Decided to disconnect the battery.
Anyone with a clue?
I haven’t done anything to the car. Last thing I did was change valve cover but that was weeks ago and car ran fine. On Sunday I did a factory reset on radio but car was fine after that as well.
Now today this happens...

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[rwsmith123]

My guess is battery is bad.

 

[vtecr]

Stick a multi-meter on it and get a rough idea of the state of charge in the battery.

Do that before jumping/charging it. You don't want to to magically start working again with no definitive answer as to why it happened in case it happens again.

 

[tacthecat]

Battery discharged. - Is it possible you left the car in accessory when you were fiddling with the radio? A 3 year-old battery may be nearing it's death date. Otherwise charge it and continue...

 

[Ismael Lafluer]

Stick a multi-meter on it and get a rough idea of the state of charge in the battery.

Do that before jumping/charging it. You don't want to to magically start working again with no definitive answer as to why it happened in case it happens again.

Ok will do

 

[Ismael Lafluer]

Battery discharged. - Is it possible you left the car in accessory when you were fiddling with the radio? A 3 year-old battery may be nearing it's death date. Otherwise charge it and continue...

I believe I may have but not 100% sure
I moved my car out of the garage because my son wanted to do some indoor soccer training. I pulled it back in a few hours later then this happened.

 

[Ismael Lafluer]

locked out of my account, but I’m back and wanted to update everyone who gave advice and pointers. It was the battery. Replaced it and all issues gone.

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