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Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 3:55 pm |
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Joined: Feb 04, 2013 Posts: 2
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Hello everyone,
sadly my 1st post here is about a problem rather than an appreciation.
Here is the issue:
When I turn the key the lights on the dashboard come on as normal but is sounds like there is no attempt to start the engine.
I realized the clock was reset.
The air conditioner does not work but everything else does, side lights, fog lights.
Could this be a flat battery?
If it is likely to be, which one would I need?
the exact model is 206, 1.4, 16v petrol (2005)- Sport
Please advise.
thank you.
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Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 5:16 pm |
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Joined: Aug 19, 2011 Posts: 619
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Location: Wiltshire
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Faulty battery or maybe a bad earth strap.
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Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 3:07 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 2720
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Location: UK
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Air con won't work without engine running. Sounds like a flat battery.
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Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 3:10 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 4455
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Location: Essex
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Could be a flat battery due to a dead or dying alternator. Get the charging circuit tested before splashing out on anything.
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Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 4:10 am |
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Joined: Oct 10, 2012 Posts: 1917
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Location: Spalding
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Same car as me 3 or 5 door? Colour? Have you sorted your starting problem?
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Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 2:22 pm |
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Joined: Feb 04, 2013 Posts: 2
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It`s blue, 5 doors.
Anyway, I will try a new battery tomorrow and take it from there. My main worry is if the alternator is faulty.
I'll let you know.
Thanks!
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Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 2:51 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 4455
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Location: Essex
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EioPago wrote: |
It`s blue, 5 doors.
Anyway, I will try a new battery tomorrow and take it from there. My main worry is if the alternator is faulty.
I'll let you know.
Thanks! |
So why not get it tested first?
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