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Last night, I came out of a restaurant, went to start my car, and it wouldn't start. None of the lights or anything had been left on. A nice gentleman gave me a jump. I was able to get home, but I didn't have enough gas to keep the car running so the alternator could recharge the battery. Figured I'd jump it again in the morning after getting a can of gas.
However - about two hours after I got home, I went outside to find that my headlights and taillights were dimly flickering (in a really creepy way) and the hazard lights were going nuts. But the key wasn't in the car at all!!! The lights weren't in the on position and the hazard button wasn't depressed.
Eventually it stopped once the battery was completely drained. A friend said it might be the ignition switch, does this sound right? What could be causing such a drain on the battery without the key in the car at all?
Battery and alternator both tested by a friend last month after I needed a jump, he said they're good.
What makes this problem better or worse?
No clue, battery died a month ago as well for now reason, got a jump and it was fine. Battery/alternator tested after and they were fine too. No weird lights-on-without-the-key-in that time though.
How long has your 2016 Hyundai Accent had this problem?
Happened last night. A month ago, the battery died (even though it's good), got a jump and it was fine.
My friend did fully charge the battery with a portable charger. After that, I think he unplugged the terminals, plugged them back in, had me turn on the car, and based on a meter he had hooked up he said my alternator was working properly and my battery was holding a charge (in case you can't tell I have no idea what I'm talking about, I just know he charged it, hooked up a meter, and tested the alternator). Thanks!
Possibly a security system malfunction .. That would account for the crazy flashing lights. Good luck!
Thank you!