I tried to start my car this morning using my key fob and got no response. The car was completely dead. I had to use the physical key in order to get inside the vehicle. I was then able to pop the hood and try to have my car jumped, but all it would do was click when trying to start the car. Also w…

[image] DookSmooth: just looking for anyone else’s opinion on what they think may be the culprit Unless you have put a lot of miles on your car over the past two years, you don’t need to search for a fix because it is Chrysler’s responsibility to fix it under the terms of the various warranti…

only has 17000 miles on it. thank you for your reply. I will try to contact a local dealer now

[image] DookSmooth: Also when I look on the dash information it says that my battery is perfectly fine at 14volts Well, your dashboard lied to you! A brand new battery just sitting in the car at a full state of charge will be at about 12.9 volts maximum… so 14 volts is just wrong. Only when t…

Your jumper cables may not be heavy enough to supply enough current to operate the starter. With the jumper connected, the technician can push the trunk release button to access the battery to recharge or replace. [image] DookSmooth: when I look on the dash information it says that my battery i…

[image] Mustangman: stone dead (below 6 volts or so). No. More like 10,5 volts. [voltage - Calculate battery state of charge percentage - Electrical Engineering Stack Exchange] Tester

[image] texases: Does your warranty/owners manual say anything about ‘roadside assistance’? +1 It is entirely possible that the OP’s factory warranty will cover the cost of towing to the dealership. Has the OP actually read the details of his warranty coverage, which is detailed in the b…

[image] DookSmooth: when I had the jumper cables hooked up to my car I slapped the other two together and there was no sparks I can’t speak to your battery’s condition, but suggest to avoid that test going forward. It could damage expensive to repair in-car electronics. As mentioned above, …

[image] DookSmooth: when I had the jumper cables hooked up to my car I slapped the other two together and there was no sparks at all, I watched a guy do that once, battery exploded, luckily he was far enough away he didn’t get hurt or any acid on himself.

UPDATE Having the car towed to the dealership to have them deal with it. The tow guy hooked up a jumper pack and got the car to start up, He tested the battery and it read 11.2 volts he pulled off the ground terminal and said the car would die if the alternator was bad. The car continued idling. I…

2020 Chrysler 300s completely dead

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texases April 12, 2022, 9:37pm 7

Do nothing besides contacting the dealer. Jump it wrong and all damage is on you.

Does your warranty/owners manual say anything about ‘roadside assistance’? I think you’re covered by that, too.

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