Won't start

[ped]

Pretty typical, was meant to take the car to the garage today for it's MOT on Weds. Completely dead when I tried to unlock so used the key. Nothing happened when I put the key in, no immobiliser light flashing (TOAD system) nothing.

Connected a digital jump pack for 10 mins plus and now the remote locking works and immobiliser OK. Batt voltage on dash showing 12v.

Key in - light come on, looks good... one more turn... a hoarse cough as the engine tries to turn over but doesn't manage it.

Car has been sitting for about a week but has usually been OK.

Do I have to call the AA on Monday?

[hermanio]

Replace battery

[ped]

Thanks, that's a possibility I suppose but I don't think the one in there is very old. I may be wrong.

Can any UK members recommend a vendor to get said battery, Halfords seems to come up with a blank when I enter the reg.

[RichLV]

If it doesn't turn over then either the starter or the battery. I'm running Deta Senator batt's in my Audis.

[ped]

Thanks it does turn over slowly but just not fast enough!

[ped]

Current batt is 12 months old so should be OK.

[ped]

Left with boost pack connected for 30 mins, no success.

[John.]

Left with boost pack connected for 30 mins, no success.

What's the CCA rating of the booster pack compared with the rating on the battery?!

[ped]

Pack is 500 amps. Same as battery (Quantum 096)

[SteveH]

Put it on charge overnight, that will rule out insufficent charge. If the battery is still low on power, take it back as they all come with a guarantee, most 2-3 years. Euro Car Parts is cheap enough for a battery. I would go for Bosch Silver, Varta or something of decent quality.

[ped]

I don't have a car battery charger so might see what the AA say as I have home start...

[Dynasty]

Alternative 1. Use jumper cables
Alternative 2. Push start the car
Alternative 3. Give the battery a proper charge

[John.]

...... see what the AA say as I have home start...

Any news?

[chez]

Battery knackered.
Age of the battery doesn't matter if your
Not using the car regular .
There not designed to sit for weeks without
Some sort of charge

[Monkeymagic]

Agree with the above, sounds like the battery has eaten itself buy a battery trickle charger to maintain it. My car doesn't move over the winter battery is still good. ( watch it pack up now!!)