palmer1 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 have a vauxhall astra 1.6 on the drive that i haven't driven for a while due to getting a new motor, i been turning the engine over every week for the last 6 weeks no problem (starts first time every time) but came to do it again yesterday and nothing! central locking not working, car not turning over at all (not even a whimper) and no lights appearing at all on the dash. now is this down to a flat battery or is it likely to be more sinister? i know absolutely diddly squat about motors so any help would be appreciated Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 have a vauxhall astra 1.6 on the drive that i haven't driven for a while due to getting a new motor, i been turning the engine over every week for the last 6 weeks no problem (starts first time every time) but came to do it again yesterday and nothing! central locking not working, car not turning over at all (not even a whimper) and no lights appearing at all on the dash. now is this down to a flat battery or is it likely to be more sinister? i know absolutely diddly squat about motors so any help would be appreciated Thanks I too know naff all about cars - but last time mine had those symptoms it was indeed just a battery issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardlelatic Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 sell it ..... no insurance and Tax needed... Steve_J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 sell it ..... no insurance and Tax needed... Steve_J Amen to that! Best case, it's a flat battery. Try jump starting it. If it starts, it's the battery. If not, it's probably something more sinister like the electrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Simply turning the engine over on the drive isn't enough. Take it out over the tops to Huddersfield and back, blow it out a bit - it needs a run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardlelatic Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Amen to that! Best case, it's a flat battery. Try jump starting it. If it starts, it's the battery. If not, it's probably something more sinister like the electrics. or swap it ... swap thread The shirt then 10 swaps later the Car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 or swap it ... swap thread The shirt then 10 swaps later the Car I'd be lucky to get a red paper clip for my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Simply turning the engine over on the drive isn't enough. Take it out over the tops to Huddersfield and back, blow it out a bit - it needs a run. Very true. For one thing, keep doing that and there's a good chance the handbrake'll seize up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 99% its the battery buy a charger £12 at bms take the battery off then leave on charge untill you need it .and as said before take it for a good long run 20+ miles to give it a good workout go over woodhead then come back through holmfirth or right around the M60 should be enough to get it properly warm ! Do not leave it sat with the hand brake on as it may sieze use a brick ! Also is it for sale ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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