Is my battery dead?

SwissCheese · 12-09-2021, 07:36 AM

Is my battery dead?

I tried getting into my '12 NISMO yesterday and the doors wouldn't unlock with the key fob. I was able to get in with the key, but nothing worked inside (no dome lights, nothing on the dash, and nothing happened after inserting the key and trying to start it).

I hooked up my battery tender, and after a minute or so this relay module started "clicking". Then after another minute, these bulbs in the headlights started flashing. I also noticed at this point when I inserted the key fob, the "Lock" light around the push to start was lit up (but wouldn't change after button presses, and the dome lights still didn't work).

Is this consistent with a dead battery? I disconnected battery tender, as it seemed like a bad idea to let the clicking and light flashing go on all night. I last drove it about a week ago, and I do remember the key fob light lit up on the dash.

Does anybody have any thoughts (besides part-out, lol)?

12-09-2021, 07:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	Is my battery dead? Is my battery dead? I tried getting into my '12 NISMO yesterday and the doors wouldn't unlock with the key fob. I was able to get in with the key, but nothing worked inside (no dome lights, nothing on the dash, and nothing happened after inserting the key and trying to start it). I hooked up my battery tender, and after a minute or so this relay module started "clicking". Then after another minute, these bulbs in the headlights started flashing. I also noticed at this point when I inserted the key fob, the "Lock" light around the push to start was lit up (but wouldn't change after button presses, and the dome lights still didn't work). Is this consistent with a dead battery? I disconnected battery tender, as it seemed like a bad idea to let the clicking and light flashing go on all night. I last drove it about a week ago, and I do remember the key fob light lit up on the dash. Does anybody have any thoughts (besides part-out, lol)? __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

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