caraficionado

So I went on a vacation and came back to find that the S is not starting up - I suspect it's a drained battery.

I can't jump start the car as I didn't back into the one car garage and I don't have long enough cables. I thought about just backing the car out, but a weird thing is happening. With the car in neutral, parking brake, clutch and brake disengaged, I had 2 people try pushing the car from the front, but the car did not budge.

Anyone know what's going on?

rikhemi

If your parking was on, the parking break probably seized up a bit. Happened to me after not using the car for two weeks and leaving the break on.

s2000Junky

The first thing that comes to mind is a sticking brake caliper, most likely from the rear from the E brake. I'd jack the car up and check each wheel for which one or pair is locked up, then pull the wheel or wheels off and inspect brakes or for any obstructions.

Billman250

Pads are stuck to rotors.

Put a prybar under the wheel and move the car, they will break loose.

jkelley

^ I've read about this happening to a lot of people on here and the general consensus is that it's not a big deal and nothing to worry about once you get them unstuck

SheDrivesIt

Take the battery out of another car, use it to jump start your S.

YellowS2000PR

I have the same problem, usually when I wash the car and leave it on the garage (not daily driven) lately it was feeling like a stuck caliper and after revised it was replaced

SouthDakotaS2K

+1

caraficionado

Thanks for the help guys! Great to be back driving the S

HighwayStar

Billman right. this happens to me when i dont leave the house for 2 days when im off from work and game 2 days nonstop