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My 2000 GMC Jimmy had brand new battery installed roughly a week ago. Attempted to run errands last evening and whole vehicle was dead: unable to use key fob to unlock doors, engine didn't even attempt to turn over, no dashboard activity, no power whatsoever. I have a professionally installed remote start system put in a year ago. All maintenance performed by experienced professionals as we have a family-owned towing business with great contacts/relationships with reputable shops. I'm hoping to find out the problem so I don't need to bother my father (again)! Items to note: I live in Ohio's cold/freezing weather & start vehicles every day even if not leaving house. New battery was installed (as noted above) after the older battery suddenly died unexpectedly. I helped someone jump start their pickup truck a few days before this problem started (he was ASE certified repairman who hooked up the cables to jump) Could the jump start have damaged/drained the battery? Could the remote start system be causing issues? I'm just baffled & would like to stop bugging my family to help! :) Thank you kindly!!!

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You should check the voltage on your batttery when the car is running. If it reads about 13.5 to 14 volts, your alternator is doing it's job. If it's less, replace the alternator. If the alternator is ok, you have a power drain somewhere, you will need a proffesional to look at it.

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