Q: I have changed the car battery on my Renault Grand Scenic and used the car that day on the sunday. However 3 days later the car wo

asked by on February 22, 2017

The car had a flat battery and I changed this on the Sunday morning. That Sunday afternoon I used the car for around 30 mins and it was used on Monday. It was not used for two days and on the Wednesday when I tried to use it there are no lights on the dash. I tried opening the door using the fob and nothing opened. But I managed to open the door, Having looked under the bonnet all the connections to the car battery are still intact. Once I closed the bonnet and pressed the fob the car doors shut.
My car has a manual transmission.

The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified. Please see our terms of service for more details

Get an instant quote for your car

Our certified mechanics come to you ・Backed by 12-month, 12,000-mile guarantee・Fair and transparent pricing


Experienced Mechanic?

Earn up to $70/hr

What others are asking

Issue with throttle position sensor and Check Engine light is on.
I'm not quite sure what to make of this description, but I'm guessing you are trying to say the check engine light goes off and on intermittently with a code stored for the throttle position sensor (TPS). I do not...
Blown head gasket?
Hi, thanks for writing in. Unfortunately, white smoke in the exhaust, overheating and rough running all point to engine coolant getting into the combustion chamber. This is generally caused by a crack in the head or block or more commonly...
Sounds like a small fan on engine when car off, not radiator fans.
Hi, thanks for writing in. The noise you are hearing is the emission control system performing a system test of the fuel tank vapor system. The system should run the test in less than ten minutes. If the battery cannot...
Car won't start
Hi and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. It seems to me that there may be a cable detached from the starter when it was changed. If all of the cables are on the starter then I would check the fuel...
After my check engine light for my 2003 Honda Civic came on, I took it in and the code said it needed spark plug and ignition coil.
Hi there. Check the computer for any other codes to see if the same code came back or if something else popped up. If the same code came back, then there could be an issue with the wiring to the...
I got a code p0335 on my 2006 bmw 750I ...I replace crankshaft position sensir cicuit A and more codes pops out
Sometimes solving a series of codes can be like playing Whack-a-Mole. It might be because having one bad sensor can prevent the car from running some of it's self-check monitors. So you solve one problem, the monitors run and the...

Related articles

How Can I Tell If My Car Battery Needs Replacing?
There There are few things more frightening than hearing buzzing or clicking from your car when you’re trying to start it. It could mean any number of things, but chances are that it means you have a faulty car battery....
2012 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Dodge Charger: Which One Should I Buy?
Technically these two vehicles have wildly different classifications: compact for the Ford Mustang and large car for the Dodge Charger. However, who would consider either one anything other than a muscle car? These cars are meant for speed, fun, and...
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Alternator
Common signs include having to jump start the car frequently, dim lights when operating the vehicle, or the Battery Light coming on.