I have a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle. I went to start my car today, and the remote key entry wouldn't work. The alarm system wasn't working. I let myself in with the actual key, which usually sets the alarm off. I tried to start it and nothing happened. No lights, radio, nothing.
Any clues to what this could be? I'm notorious for leaving my lights on, but when the battery is dead, the alarm system works and lights still come on. My poor bug seems entirely dead.
If your battery is over 4 years old it's time to buy a new one.
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