After sitting for two months the battery has drained?

Tiny
JOYCE2024
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  • 2019 ACURA RDX
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 98 MILES
When I entered the car to install a web cam, all the lights were on, and I did not notice that all the car lights were on. Since the car wasn't driven in 2 months the battery is probably dead right? Well, the whole car is dead and is stuck in the garage. The lights are all off and the remote for the car doesn't work. Which means I can't lock my car. The car is a push to start and when I press the button it doesn't show anything on the dash.

The is a pretty modern car so would changing the battery straight up damage the computer system of the car?
(The battery has been dead for at least 4 days)

Can I still follow your video (How to replace a car battery and keep the computer's memory-posted 3 years ago) steps to replace the battery by plugging in a portable jumper to the cigarette lighter? (I ask because I assume the car in the Mercedes battery was still working and the battery I have in the car is dead)

Thank you!
Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 AT 5:30 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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  • 109,747 POSTS
Hi,

The actual replacement of the battery is straight forward. However, if you are replacing it with a new battery, there is a resistance reset that is required.

If you look below, the first three pictures are the directions specific to this vehicle for battery removal and replacement. Starting with picture 4 are the reset procedures.

Take a look through them and let me know if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
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Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 AT 8:28 PM

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