My HHR was in a minor side swipe collision a couple months ago. the computer system in the car said low engine power when it was running after the collision. the garage it was towed to let the battery die so I had to replace it. the car started right away with the new battery. it sat for two days after the new battery and it will not start now. the lights and gauges come on but there is no sound when I turn the key to start it.
Think the battery is dead. It is possible that the accident caused some damage to the wiring so that when you shut it down, the battery is being discharged.
Get battery charged and car running. then with car totally off hook up ammeter to battery and look for current draw. Then start removing fuses till you come across the circuit responsible for the draw and further troubleshoot that circuit for the offender. Till you find it leave fuse out so you can start car a few days later.
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