#1: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: peachypeachez, Location: March, CambridgeshirePosted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:03 am ---- Hi guys, got what i think is a problem and its pretty strange!
When i get in the car and turn on the ignition (this does not happene every time by the way just ocassionally) the dials will do a lil jig and the hazards go on and the doors all lock???
Any ideas?
Thanks
Kim
xxx
#2: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:05 am ---- Battery may be on its way out.
#3: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: peachypeachez, Location: March, CambridgeshirePosted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:08 am ---- Oh cool easy fix then Cheers Mate
#4: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: MrrNoName, Location: UKPosted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:24 am ---- my dials have always done that jig never caused me any problems, my doors dont lock though? lol
#5: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:25 am ---- ghosts!
#6: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: Andy180+, Location: doncaster south yorkshirePosted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 11:28 am ---- check earth onto body and gearbox mate,
#7: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:49 pm ----
CD-vRS wrote:
Battery may be on its way out.
#8: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: peachypeachez, Location: March, CambridgeshirePosted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 12:33 am ---- Thanks you guys xx
#9: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: benson206, Location: Thornaby, stockton-on-teesPosted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:25 am ----
Andy180+ wrote:
check earth onto body and gearbox mate,
chances are it's the earth points bit corroded always causes electrics to go mental lol
#10: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: SDK206, Location: Earth, most of the time!!Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 9:37 am ---- My dials do this too but usually after a couple of minutes driving they all drop back to rest then spring back into life!! also noticed that headlights blink when changing gear, especially after being sat for 12 hours or so on nightshift
#11: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 12:02 pm ----
SDK206 wrote:
My dials do this too but usually after a couple of minutes driving they all drop back to rest then spring back into life!! also noticed that headlights blink when changing gear, especially after being sat for 12 hours or so on nightshift
Yours most likely is the earth strap on the gearbox
#12: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: peachypeachez, Location: March, CambridgeshirePosted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 1:40 pm ---- Mine only do it for 5 secs, so its gotta be the battery going out more than anythin else
#13: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: Andy180+, Location: doncaster south yorkshirePosted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 1:47 pm ---- fit a battery then see
#14: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: peachypeachez, Location: March, CambridgeshirePosted: Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:37 pm ---- I will do andy haha
#15: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: Andy180+, Location: doncaster south yorkshirePosted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:48 am ---- you fitted that battery yet ???
#16: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:49 am ---- Give her chance lol
#17: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: Andy180+, Location: doncaster south yorkshirePosted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:54 am ---- been a couple of days since fault reported and asking for ideas!!!!
#18: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: peachypeachez, Location: March, CambridgeshirePosted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:17 pm ---- Lol, cheers Lee, gimme chance Andy! I was asking for ideas but ive only just paid out for brake pads and an MOT so no rush for the battery this month
#19: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: -Dave-, Location: North ManchesterPosted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:36 pm ---- I had this, Got new battery and problem solved, By the way leave it too long like I did then eventually car will not start.
#20: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: peachypeachez, Location: March, CambridgeshirePosted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:49 pm ---- I wont leave it too long, it happens very rarely thanks 4 heads up though
#21: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: copey, Location: rochdalePosted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 1:38 am ---- mine used todo this battery sorted it briefly, turned out the live wire to the fuse box under the bonnet was a bit loose, tightened the bolt problem solved
#22: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: peachypeachez, Location: March, CambridgeshirePosted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:13 am ---- All earth wires under the hood are fine checked them all yesterday, although battery when tested doesnt seem to be going out... Strange one, warning bleep came up yesterday no lights just a bleep instead of the doors locking and the hazards coming on...
#23: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: Werdnal, Location: Cornwall, UKPosted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 2:57 am ---- 206s seem to do funny things when battery on the way out. When mine went, there was no warning (previous cars had been sluggish to start or showed battery light, but nothing at all this time). Just went out one morning, and as you said, all the dials did a jig, and in my case the headlights flashed and I got the "bong" sound. Got it jump started and went to the local battery supplier, who tested and said batt was fine - charging well and holding.
Two days later, same thing, again jump started and it was find for rest of the day. Following day, again failed, so I got it tested at another battery supplier, who said it was a very old battery and even though showing good on the test, it was the original in the car (52) and probably on the way out. Changed it and its been fine ever since.
If you look at the battery, it will have a code on it. Google battery codes and it should show you how to use the code to check how old it is. If its getting on (5 yrs is a good average life so long as its always been charged) you might be wise to change it anyway.
#24: Re: When i get in and turn on the ignition?!? Author: peachypeachez, Location: March, CambridgeshirePosted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:57 am ---- **UPDATE on my problem**
Right guys i havent changed the battery as of yet (pennys and all) but i am going to go have it checked by garage at some point today or tomorrow, the thing that happened before with the lights and indicators isnt happening anymore or anyless than before but yesterday when i started her up, dials bounced up to where they are meant to be, fuel, rev counter etc but the car had cut out (dials still stayed up as if the car was running :S ) I had to turn the key and hold it for a while longer than usual to get her finally started? Any ideas? Hasnt happened again as i got back in it to come home from where i had gone yesterday and she started fine?
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never caused me any problems, my doors dont lock though? lol
chances are it's the earth points bit corroded always causes electrics to go mental lol
