Electronic issue?

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chuck Alexander

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Yesterday I left my key in the ignition for several hours I discovered it last night, it was dead..I took the key out and left it until today. Today I tried to jump it wouldn't and I can't get the key out of the ignition. and it is dead, any suggestions, I'm thinking it's the battery.
 

crash68

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Trying to jumper a completely dead battery can take a while. To try to get the key out, pull the negative battery cable off and use the jumper cables to the positive and the removed negative cable(leave truck battery disconnected).
I would try putting the charger on the truck battery for a few hours/overnight. If the battery is a couple years old probably best just to replace it.
 

Daw14

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If it’s the original to the truck you’ll be best to replace.
 

Dave2018

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If the battery is original (2015) you could just replace it, but I'd try what CRASH68 Said. Or just put the charging cables on the battery without disconnecting it. You will need more than a wimp charger (trickle type) though. rated 10amp or greater. If you have a jump pack, that would be even better. Good Luck!
 
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