2002 Civic problem
 

Hi,
Does anyone know why a relatively new car with only 12,000 miles on it
(purchased new) would suddenly have a dead battery? No lights left on,
temperature has been above freezing, yet it won't start without a jump.
Could using a cellphone charger in the lighter socket while attempting
to start cause a problem? Any ideas about the cause would be
appreciated.

Re: 2002 Civic problem
 

On 12/21/03 12:26 PM, in article
8BlFb.352238$655.69168399@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net, "CECarney"
<caroline@pipeline.com> wrote:

> Hi,
> Does anyone know why a relatively new car with only 12,000 miles on it
> (purchased new) would suddenly have a dead battery? No lights left on,
> temperature has been above freezing, yet it won't start without a jump.
> Could using a cellphone charger in the lighter socket while attempting
> to start cause a problem? Any ideas about the cause would be
> appreciated.

Most likely premature failure of the battery. There should still be some
sort of warranty credit on it. Call the dealer.

Re: 2002 Civic problem
 

On 12/21/03 12:26 PM, in article
8BlFb.352238$655.69168399@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net, "CECarney"
<caroline@pipeline.com> wrote:

> Hi,
> Does anyone know why a relatively new car with only 12,000 miles on it
> (purchased new) would suddenly have a dead battery? No lights left on,
> temperature has been above freezing, yet it won't start without a jump.
> Could using a cellphone charger in the lighter socket while attempting
> to start cause a problem? Any ideas about the cause would be
> appreciated.

Most likely premature failure of the battery. There should still be some
sort of warranty credit on it. Call the dealer.

Re: 2002 Civic problem
 

On 12/21/03 12:26 PM, in article
8BlFb.352238$655.69168399@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net, "CECarney"
<caroline@pipeline.com> wrote:

> Hi,
> Does anyone know why a relatively new car with only 12,000 miles on it
> (purchased new) would suddenly have a dead battery? No lights left on,
> temperature has been above freezing, yet it won't start without a jump.
> Could using a cellphone charger in the lighter socket while attempting
> to start cause a problem? Any ideas about the cause would be
> appreciated.

Most likely premature failure of the battery. There should still be some
sort of warranty credit on it. Call the dealer.

Re: 2002 Civic problem
 

On 12/21/03 12:26 PM, in article
8BlFb.352238$655.69168399@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net, "CECarney"
<caroline@pipeline.com> wrote:

> Hi,
> Does anyone know why a relatively new car with only 12,000 miles on it
> (purchased new) would suddenly have a dead battery? No lights left on,
> temperature has been above freezing, yet it won't start without a jump.
> Could using a cellphone charger in the lighter socket while attempting
> to start cause a problem? Any ideas about the cause would be
> appreciated.

Most likely premature failure of the battery. There should still be some
sort of warranty credit on it. Call the dealer.

Re: 2002 Civic problem
 

One year old? Should still be under manufacturers warranty. Let them figure
it out!
"CECarney" <caroline@pipeline.com> wrote in message
news:8BlFb.352238$655.69168399@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv .net...
> Hi,
> Does anyone know why a relatively new car with only 12,000 miles on it
> (purchased new) would suddenly have a dead battery? No lights left on,
> temperature has been above freezing, yet it won't start without a jump.
> Could using a cellphone charger in the lighter socket while attempting
> to start cause a problem? Any ideas about the cause would be
> appreciated.

Re: 2002 Civic problem
 

One year old? Should still be under manufacturers warranty. Let them figure
it out!
"CECarney" <caroline@pipeline.com> wrote in message
news:8BlFb.352238$655.69168399@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv .net...
> Hi,
> Does anyone know why a relatively new car with only 12,000 miles on it
> (purchased new) would suddenly have a dead battery? No lights left on,
> temperature has been above freezing, yet it won't start without a jump.
> Could using a cellphone charger in the lighter socket while attempting
> to start cause a problem? Any ideas about the cause would be
> appreciated.

Re: 2002 Civic problem
 

One year old? Should still be under manufacturers warranty. Let them figure
it out!
"CECarney" <caroline@pipeline.com> wrote in message
news:8BlFb.352238$655.69168399@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv .net...
> Hi,
> Does anyone know why a relatively new car with only 12,000 miles on it
> (purchased new) would suddenly have a dead battery? No lights left on,
> temperature has been above freezing, yet it won't start without a jump.
> Could using a cellphone charger in the lighter socket while attempting
> to start cause a problem? Any ideas about the cause would be
> appreciated.

Re: 2002 Civic problem
 

One year old? Should still be under manufacturers warranty. Let them figure
it out!
"CECarney" <caroline@pipeline.com> wrote in message
news:8BlFb.352238$655.69168399@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv .net...
> Hi,
> Does anyone know why a relatively new car with only 12,000 miles on it
> (purchased new) would suddenly have a dead battery? No lights left on,
> temperature has been above freezing, yet it won't start without a jump.
> Could using a cellphone charger in the lighter socket while attempting
> to start cause a problem? Any ideas about the cause would be
> appreciated.

Re: 2002 Civic problem
 

>"CECarney"
> Does anyone know why a relatively new car with only 12,000 miles on it
> (purchased new) would suddenly have a dead battery? No lights left on,
> temperature has been above freezing, yet it won't start without a jump.
> Could using a cellphone charger in the lighter socket while attempting
> to start cause a problem? Any ideas about the cause would be
> appreciated.

Sure trunk light is not stuck on? I came across a particular bulb that drains
battery but will not shine. Best way to find out is to hook a bulb in series
to the cable and battery post.

Re: 2002 Civic problem
 

>"CECarney"
> Does anyone know why a relatively new car with only 12,000 miles on it
> (purchased new) would suddenly have a dead battery? No lights left on,
> temperature has been above freezing, yet it won't start without a jump.
> Could using a cellphone charger in the lighter socket while attempting
> to start cause a problem? Any ideas about the cause would be
> appreciated.

Sure trunk light is not stuck on? I came across a particular bulb that drains
battery but will not shine. Best way to find out is to hook a bulb in series
to the cable and battery post.

Re: 2002 Civic problem
 

>"CECarney"
> Does anyone know why a relatively new car with only 12,000 miles on it
> (purchased new) would suddenly have a dead battery? No lights left on,
> temperature has been above freezing, yet it won't start without a jump.
> Could using a cellphone charger in the lighter socket while attempting
> to start cause a problem? Any ideas about the cause would be
> appreciated.

Sure trunk light is not stuck on? I came across a particular bulb that drains
battery but will not shine. Best way to find out is to hook a bulb in series
to the cable and battery post.

Re: 2002 Civic problem
 

>"CECarney"
> Does anyone know why a relatively new car with only 12,000 miles on it
> (purchased new) would suddenly have a dead battery? No lights left on,
> temperature has been above freezing, yet it won't start without a jump.
> Could using a cellphone charger in the lighter socket while attempting
> to start cause a problem? Any ideas about the cause would be
> appreciated.

Sure trunk light is not stuck on? I came across a particular bulb that drains
battery but will not shine. Best way to find out is to hook a bulb in series
to the cable and battery post.

Re: 2002 Civic problem
 

The consensus appears to be that I should just let the dealer check it
out. Thanks to all for your input.

In article <BC0BB609.32DA5%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org>,
"E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote:

>
> Most likely premature failure of the battery. There should still be some
> sort of warranty credit on it. Call the dealer.
>

Re: 2002 Civic problem
 

The consensus appears to be that I should just let the dealer check it
out. Thanks to all for your input.

In article <BC0BB609.32DA5%e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org>,
"E. Meyer" <e.meyerNOSPAM@ieee.org> wrote:

>
> Most likely premature failure of the battery. There should still be some
> sort of warranty credit on it. Call the dealer.
>