Battery was drained and was making that clicking noise?

Tiny
JEN MASCARENAS
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  • 2016 INFINITI QX50
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  • 76,000 MILES
We just purchased the vehicle listed above a little over a week ago from Carvana. The other day the battery was dead and was making that clicking noise. We assumed one of the overhead lights had been left on. We jumped it and it ran fine for a few days. I didn't drive it yesterday and went to start it this morning and it is completely dead. It wasn't making the clicking noise and I couldn't unlock it with the battery powered key.
Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 AT 8:40 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Chances are the battery is no good and needs replacement. Did you see any lights left on? The BCM usually turns all lights off after a short amount of time FYI. I would remove the battery and take it to an auto parts store for testing. Here is how the job is done. Here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

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Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 AT 4:15 PM
Tiny
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Thank you, Ken. We jumped it last night and it ran and started fine today. If it dies again, we will check the battery.
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Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 AT 9:06 AM
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KEN L
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Yep, it sounds like a battery problem.
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Thursday, September 26th, 2024 AT 11:29 AM

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