Guys, my battery died the other night. I jumped it and got it running but now I have this "key 2" indicator light on the dash. I cannot for the life of me find anything on this issue. Has anyone had this occur to them??

Thanks!

 

It's indicating which car key you're using. Key 1 or key 2.

 

That would make sense but besides that the dash lights stay on unless I lock the car. I think thats what drained the battery last time...I left the key in ignition.

 

I'm fairly sure I read somewhere that if you leave the key in the ignition, it will wear down the battery. Not sure if that's what your saying?

 

I've had the car for 3 weeks, and up until the other day I always left the key in it while at home. Since the battery died I now find this key 2 indicator and my dash lights stay on when I shut off the car. Its not the switch for the heads lights, I checked that. I just dont want to leave the key in the car and have it drain the battery again. I mean its no biggie just more of an inconvenience...

 

If you leave the key in the ignition it will drain the battery

http://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum...d-battery.html

There are many threads on this in different forms.

 

Sounds good, I'll just remove the key.

Thanks for your help!

 

My car sits in my locked garage every night and I always leave my key in it...with one caveat...after shutting off, I pull the key about 1/2" out to where I hear the steering lock. I've been so used to having my key in the car I would always forget to grab it if I bring it in the house with me.