dropthepuck
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This morning, when I was about to go to work, I was unable to open the car's door using the remote, which I knew was a bad sign. I noticed the clock was about 5 hours slow, and then the car would not start - no turn over, nothing. I called AA, who took the battery cover off (Which had somehow been broken). He noticed that the ignition switch fuse was bent back, and when he tried to remove it, it promptly broke. He said that must have been why the car wouldn't start. He said the battery was completely drained. He replaced the fuse, jump-started the car, and said that should be it.
Now, my question is, would a "knackered" ignition switch fuse cause the battery to drain overnight? I am somewhat concerned since my car only has 3500 miles on it. I bought it this past May from a dealer with 55 miles on it, even though it is a 52 plate. The AA guy did say that a car that had been sitting around for 2 years should have been given a new battery when it was sold to me by the dealer.
I would appreciate any comments.
Now, my question is, would a "knackered" ignition switch fuse cause the battery to drain overnight? I am somewhat concerned since my car only has 3500 miles on it. I bought it this past May from a dealer with 55 miles on it, even though it is a 52 plate. The AA guy did say that a car that had been sitting around for 2 years should have been given a new battery when it was sold to me by the dealer.
I would appreciate any comments.