My battery is completely dead (my fault) what do i tell the service dept?
 

i searched and saw that the battery is covered under factory warranty. But, i left my dome light on over the weekend and the dead battery is my fault. What should i tell the service reps? I definately think that i shouldn't admit any guilt...its 90F here anyway! Should i say that the car won't start and that i checked the battery and its dead. Should i tell them that i tried to charge it? I thought i would ask here before i call the man and give him something to use against me in warranty court.

They shouldn't give you any problems. I had a full custom stereo in the car and never
 

gave me a problem. My battery only lasted 2.5 years too.

I'd go buy a battery, put it in and call it a day...less headache that way......
 

Unfortunately, you've thrown the "Dome Light On Too Long" code (P00576) and there is simply no way to fool the dealer on this one - they'll know.

You'll show up to get your car and find the police there to arrest you.

Just fix it yourself.

I know you.
 

Did you try charging it?

I wouldn't tell them anything.
 

Don't give them a chance to blame it on you.

-Dave Pramanik

^^^^ meant to reply to main topic.

yep, completely dead, current cuts out after 2 secs...long time now see mikey!!

"Dome Light On Too Long" code (P00576)...are you serious? seriously!

Try jumper cables that way you can try that and take it over. Do not shut off tho.
 

Battery is toast.

2nd.