Reset battery light

FR-v car, no year told. 2004 to 2009 sold
CEL = check engine light (OR SES) means needs service, in shop.
per your lost users guide
VSA is veh.stability assistant (no this is not it) <<< it is a distraction or battery is weak
are you asking for wild guessing or how to test using tools.
1 or the other????
will not crank at all, (starter dead)?
or cranks fast but will not start.?
???? which is it, 2 huge differences in diagnose x10
you stated symptoms and no real question asked./?????

we can not see or hear the starter on your car fail or not.
and matters huge.
if the starter was dead. the battery lugs are rusty and loose
we clean them and tightening them.
any battery that old is no good. or 2004+6= 2010 died, and replaced
then failed again in 2016, and replaced, and 2022 is bad again.
see my math? 6year life on battery 10 is max my 50 year seen experience.
working, Im retired for 13 years now. older than dirt.

no year car told
no year battery was last changed out and sure was!
if the battery is weak it will not crank or does and all computers on board go mad.
they lie to you. lacking proper battery voltage.
if the starter dies
clean lugs first
if no cure, jumper cable jumps start it ( or call AA autoclub tow ask for JUMP)
and dash charge lamp must go out runnning

last Lumina sold here usa is 2001. odd 2009 told
Is this a HOLDEN LUMINA
or in those in Philipines (NO)
Production 1998-2013<<< my guess you are 12,000 miles down under and forgot to saY THAT FACT.
Assembly Elizabeth, South Australia (Holden Elizabeth Plant)


not told at all does car start run and drive
and all other electrics work?, (2 key facts NOT TOLD)

there are 3 kinds of fuses

• hot all the time.
• hot key on RUN or start.
• hot only when the device needs is turn on. (like head lamps)
• we check all fuses?

the meter BLACK LEAD must be connected to a battery NEG lug
, then red lead to battery plus lug. see 12.6vdc rested.????

then keep black lead, same AND
and move red test lead to all fuseS, key on and head lamps on.
BOTH FUSE SIDES MUST BE 12V. OR FUSE IS BLOWN IF ONE SIDE IS DEAD., HL "ON"
no need to run the engine
head lights are special they work even having no key at all
for safety ,wELL until BCM fails. oops, and happens
the BCM also fails iF GOOD BCM! due to weak main battery below 10vdc.
do HL fail Highs and lows both lamps.
does HL fail with hand brake on or off/ (DRL logic)

NOT TOLD AT ALL WHAT WORKS ON THE CAR TOO.
TELL BOTH THINGS
WHAT WORKS AND DOES NOT WORK,
many cars now have 50+ fuses.
and some can fail and cause network communications to fail
we check all fuses, or even ohm test them in hand.
we SCAN the PCM,
Australia went OBD2 in 2006 so the scan tool is easy to find
gas and 1 year later for Diesel.

the service manual covers all this buy it?

If your Chevrolet Captiva has lost communication with the Body Control Module (BCM) and won't start, here are a few steps you can take to try and fix the issue:

1. Check the BCM connections: Make sure the BCM is properly connected to the wiring harness and that there is no corrosion or damage to the connectors. Disconnect the BCM and clean the connectors with electrical contact cleaner if necessary.

2. Check the battery: Make sure the battery is fully charged and that the terminals are clean and tight. A weak or dead battery can cause communication issues between the various modules in the vehicle.

3. Reset the BCM: Try resetting the BCM by disconnecting the battery cables for 10 minutes, then reconnecting them. This may help clear any communication errors and allow the BCM to communicate with other modules in the vehicle.

4. Have the BCM reprogrammed: If none of the above steps work, you may need to have the BCM reprogrammed or replaced. A dealership or qualified repair shop should be able to diagnose the issue and perform the necessary repairs.

It's important to note that communication issues between modules can be complex and difficult to diagnose, so it's often best to seek the assistance of a qualified mechanic or dealership for repairs.

check fuses and relays --try boosting the car battery may be able to turn on lights but not able to start vehicle their is a tsb technician ser vice bulletin on the 07 for power drain from the onstar module if starts have battery and alternator tested most auto stores offer this service for free -no start check key and ignition switch for wear worn key or switch will turn but not start vehicle and also check starter but the occasional click points toward a dead battery COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST,
Want to learn how to fix NHTSA #10078735?f
http://www.pontiacproblems.com/tsbs/G6/2007

The cap can be at fault can happen any time check radiator every week . Have the cap and radiator pressure tested ,the car is 11 years old change all heater and radiator hoses.

try checking trunk light I serviced a lot of draining battery problems . I had one the other day the customer states every 4 days need jump start . 1st step ck charging system ok , starter draw was good . started to ck all drains all were normal . after dealing with this issue for a month i replaced his battery with a new one he never came back . calls me for reg service . A week cell in battery can pass the test . Hope this helps .

Hey Lyn. Regular maintenance is a scheduled procedure recommended by the manufacturer. They don't check everything every time. If you would want them to do this and create a list of things checked , I am sure they might, but it will probably cost you more. People assume that because they take their cars to dealerships , that they get the best service available. This is not always true. If the battery and alternator are bad again, I would go back to mieneke and complain to them. they are nation wide and all of them should honor a warranty. What mieneke told you was probably opposite of what happened. The alternator was probably putting out to much of a charge and toasted the battery. Weak batteries wont kill an alternator. At least I have never seen or heard of it. As far as warranty issues, it is pretty much your responsibility to bring them up to the dealer. Again if there are specific things you want checked at maintenance time take a list and have them sign off on it. If they already have a list ask to see it and when there done ask for a copy. you pay for it, so they should give you one. I suggest that if you have an issue come up with repairs, to post on here and get some insight to what may be going on with your car. There are a lot of good mechanics on this site. Randy

Have a local repair shop come to your car with a scan
tool & take care of it

Never heard of anyone with 14 year old vehicle going to a dealer

That is a waste of money

Do you not have a local shop you have been using
for the last 20 years

The radios just plug in. Sounds like nightmare service to me.

thermostat my be stuck closed. check radiator for gunk and junk, check oil if it looks milky then its your head gasket. to reset the check engine light disconnect the neg battery terminal for 30 seconds