Push-button start car won't start
First, press the brake firmly and hold the key fob right against the Start button, since most cars can read a fob with a weak battery that way. If the dash is dark or the engine only clicks, the car's own battery is low and needs a jump.
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Likely causes
- Weak battery in the key fob
- Car battery too low to crank
- Brake pedal not pressed hard enough
- Shifter resting just short of Park
- Steering wheel locked against the column
Try this first
- Press the brake pedal firmly and keep it down
- Hold the fob against the Start button, then press the button with the fob
- Check your owner's manual for a backup fob spot, such as a slot or a console pocket
- Turn the steering wheel gently side to side while pressing Start
- Put the shifter firmly in Park
When to call us
- The dash is dark or flickers when you press Start
- You hear clicking but the engine won't turn over
- The fob is recognized but the engine still won't crank
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
01Will a dead key fob stop my car from starting?
Usually not. Most push-button cars have a backup way to read a weak fob, often by holding it to the Start button. If the fob is broken or lost, you'll need a dealer or an automotive locksmith, because we don't program or cut keys.
02How can I tell if it's the fob or the car battery?
If the doors unlock and the dash lights up brightly, the car battery is probably fine. If the dash is dim, flickers or stays dark, the car battery is the likely problem.
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