Left the interior light on and the battery died
A small light left on overnight is enough to drain most batteries, and a jump start usually fixes it. After it starts, drive for a good while so the battery can recharge; if it won't start again the next day, the deep drain may have finished off an older battery.
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Likely causes
- Dome or map light switched to 'on'
- A door, trunk or liftgate not fully closed
- Glove box or vanity mirror light staying on
- Headlights left on in a car without automatic shut-off
- A power outlet that stays live with something plugged in
Try this first
- Set the dome light switch to off or to the 'door' position
- Close every door, the trunk and the liftgate firmly
- Check the glove box, vanity mirrors and cargo light
- Unplug chargers and dash cameras
When to call us
- The car clicks or makes no sound
- No one nearby can give you a jump
- It needed another jump the next morning
Jump startDead battery? We bring a booster to your car and get it running.$49–$75+ $19 dispatch
Call (469) 619-8700 or request online.
In danger or blocking traffic? Call 911 first.
We come to where your car is
Day or night: your driveway, the parking garage at work or the shoulder of the freeway.
Questions
01How long does it take a dome light to drain a battery?
It depends on the bulb and the battery's condition. A healthy battery may make it through a night; an older one can go flat much sooner.
02Will the battery be OK after one full drain?
Often it bounces back after a long drive. But draining a battery all the way strains it, and an older one may never fully recover. If it keeps struggling, it's time to replace it.
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