In article <Xns942DCD64057B0knabccom.TakeThisOut@130.81.64.196>, KN <kn.TakeThisOut@abc.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have recently purchased Honda Civic Ex 2004. It only has 200 mi on it.
> Couple of days ago, i accidentally left one of the internal light turned on
> for around 13-14 hours. Next day i tried to start it but it would not. in
> fact i was not even able to use key-less entry and had to use the key. My
> neighbour helped me jump start and i took it to a nearby pepboys for
> charging. I also asked them to check the conditon of battery (for which
> they also charged $$, so it was a professional check). They charged the
> battery but told me that battery was pretty weak and i should go to the
> dealer and have it replaced because obviously i still have warranty. I have
> 2 questions:
>
> 1.Is it possible that battery really became so dead that it needs to be
> replaced ? it was in a brand new car !!!
> 2. Obviously it was my fault that battery drained. would the warranty still
> be valid ?
>
> thanks
> kn
kn,
I advise you to take it for about a one hour drive which should charge up
the battery really well. Do this at the end of your day. If it starts up
and runs normally the following day and many days there after--there is
nothing wrong with your battery. On the other hand, if your Civic fails to
start the following morning--jump start it--and take it to the dealer and
tell the service writer that the battery needed to be checked and
replaced. Don't tell him that you left the internal light turned on 13-14
hours or they will probably say that you have to pay for a new battery.
>> Stay informed about: Honda civic 2004 battery problem 
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