Car won’t start and is making weird sounds, what now?

Hey everyone,

So my car is just sitting there at 55% battery, making this weird thumping noise. The drive dial is flashing, and I can’t even unlock it. Anyone know what’s going on? Is there a way to get inside and do some kind of hard reset?

Edit: It’s a 2021 model with about 98k miles on it.

Check the front bumper on the passenger side. Push the flap and pull out the two wires. You can jump that to pop the hood. Once it’s open, remove the windshield plastic cover and then the driver’s side plastic cover to get to the battery. If it’s dead, you’ll need to replace it. If you have AAA, they can bring you a new battery and install it for you. Honestly, swapping the battery is a pain, so it’s easier to have them do it, and that way, it’s covered if it happens again.

@Kyrie
Appreciate it! I found a good video on YouTube and got it running again.

Ever changed your 12V battery before? Those usually last about 3 to 5 years, so it might just be time for a new one.

Logan said:
Ever changed your 12V battery before? Those usually last about 3 to 5 years, so it might just be time for a new one.

No, I haven’t. But is there a way to get inside the car to grab my stuff?

@Aurora
Here’s a guide that might help: https://youtu.be/0kbrMvSe30w?si=C1csfRv5_wF8zzKw