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blakjak
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Car won't start
10. Feb 2010 at 19:22
 
Hi everyone i have a problem with my car it won't start the car has been on my driveway for about 6mths without being used the reason for not being used is a long story. Anyway i just like to know if anyone on here can solve the problem i've taken the battery out and put it on charge and when its fully charge i put it back in the car and turn the key over and i get the alarm going off and some off the symbols come up on the dashboard but the engine is not turning over i do have petrol in the tank so can anyone on here please advice me what to do thanks.
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Re: Car won't start
Reply #1 - 10. Feb 2010 at 19:39
 
imobilizer problem?? do you open car with key or fob??
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Re: Car won't start
Reply #2 - 10. Feb 2010 at 19:41
 
Sounds as if the battery could still be flat if the power sounder goes off when you try to start...
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Reply #3 - 10. Feb 2010 at 21:22
 
thanks for the advice rustym95 and the boy cos the battery is flat i have to use the key to open the door but normanlly i open the with the fob. I also think the battery is flat too and i'm thinking getting a jump start
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Re: Car won't start
Reply #4 - 10. Feb 2010 at 21:23
 
Yeh....jump start required without doubt.

The immobiliser on post 96 cars will not stop the engine from being cranked....
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Reply #5 - 10. Feb 2010 at 21:32
 
Thanks Marks i'll definitely get my car jump started
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