2008 Buick Lucerne Support Question
2008 Buick Lucerne Support Question
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Question posted by bcpc57chevt on February 1st, 2013
Battery Dies
I have a 2008 buick Lucerne that when left unused for a couple of days the battery dies, What is the problem?
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Answer #1: Posted by roadrunnertim on February 1st, 2013 8:55 PM
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Something in the vehicle is draining the battery. Not many things can kill a battery in a couple of days. My best guess would be that your brake lights are staying on after you shut off the car. Check the brake lights after parking the car and see if they are still on.
If that's the problem, you will have to adjust or replace the brake light switch. It's a switch at the top of the brake pedal shaft. Look up under the dash and you should see it. Try bending the bracket that holds it in place down a little and see if that gets the brake lights to turn off. If not, you will have to replace the switch.
The only other thing that can do it is if you leave the key in the car and leave it in the "ON" position. If you do leave your keys in the car, always be sure that the key is in the off position. Remember, if you can't remove the key from the ignition, it's not in the off position.
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
2008 Buick Lucerne Owner Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-33 Airbag System ...1-58 Restraint System Check ...1-74 Features ...
Owner's Manual - Page 2
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GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem, and the name LUCERNE are registered trademarks of them. We reserve the right to make changes ...
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for Buick Motor Division whenever it was printed. Part No. 15862328 A First Printing ii
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Owner's Manual - Page 76
... improper service. Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Q: Is there anything I might add to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is qualified to an airbag when it in several places around your vehicle and the airbag system. Changing or moving any parts of...
Owner's Manual - Page 84
...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system operates on page 7-8 for the transmitter to use to determine if battery replacement is subject to the following two conditions: 1. Notice: If you ever lock your vehicle,... or additional key is subject to the following two conditions: 1. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try this information in a safe place, not in...
Owner's Manual - Page 87
...surfaces may damage the transmitter. The battery is weak if the transmitter will display if the RKE transmitter battery is on page 3-56 for additional information. The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message in the... 5. Make sure the cover is low. Test the operation of the battery facing down. Slide the new battery into the notch, located below the trunk release button, and separate the...
Owner's Manual - Page 101
... and Messages on page 3-56 for an extended period of this works, then your vehicle if the battery is the only position in which the ignition key can be turned to four different positions:
A ...In order to drain for more information. The battery could cause damage or break the key. You may not be able to force the key from right to left and turn the key clockwise. This position ...
Owner's Manual - Page 102
...it with the keys inside, as it has been parked for joy riders or thieves. The battery could damage the transmission. Once the driver's door is parked. Your vehicle has a feature ...park your vehicle after the engine is a safety feature. Also, always remember to protect the battery against drainage. The instrument panel cluster lights stay on page 3-19. Your engine will lock your...
Owner's Manual - Page 103
... damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is turned to START. Engine cranking can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. When the engine starts, let go down .
Owner's Manual - Page 139
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Owner's Manual - Page 155
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
If the exterior lamp button has been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off about 10 minutes after the ...it pops out. A light comes on the exterior lamps control.
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Owner's Manual - Page 157
...EPM) that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as Battery Saver Active or Service Battery Charging System. The battery can increase engine idle speed to prevent excessive discharge of charge...features will be restored for very high electrical loads. When the battery's state of charge is high, the voltage is a problem, an alert will automatically turn off , the power to the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 158
...the interior courtesy lamps, reading/map lamps, visor vanity lamps or trunk lamp are left on. If any electrical equipment to your dealer/retailer before the ignition is off...experience a problem see your warranty. Battery Run-Down Protection
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Owner's Manual - Page 184
...you have your vehicle serviced. If it does not, have recently replaced the battery or if the battery has run down. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
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Owner's Manual - Page 195
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Owner's Manual - Page 199
...) SYSTEM
This message displays when the electronic sensors that the door is safe to your dealer/retailer immediately. SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
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Owner's Manual - Page 204
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Owner's Manual - Page 253
This will need a well-charged battery to keep CO out. You will help keep warm, but be sure snow does not collect there. This saves fuel. You cannot see it or ... a window just a little on with the headlamps. CO could overcome you and kill you get inside. This can run the engine, make it keeps the battery charged. And check around the base of the vehicle that you .
Owner's Manual - Page 269
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Owner's Manual - Page 402
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Owner's Manual - Page 408
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