Post #1
the car has been sat for a few days now an today i've went out to start it and it wont.everything primes but when i flick the key it all dies then the dials go as far as they can round the clocks
any help?
thanks
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 craigy_87
Seasoned Pro  Location: wishaw Registered: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 1,325 Status: Offline |
everything primes but when i flick the key it all dies then the dials go as far as they can round the clocks any help? thanks |
 Posted 24th Aug 2009 at 18:45
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dan_s16
Seasoned Pro  Location: Cheltenham Registered: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 1,583 Status: Offline |
Post #2
Battery is flat and only holding enough charge to run the basics but not turn the engine over more than likely________________________________________ When I've got time I forget what I wanted to do, and when I remember what I wanted to do, I have no time! |
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Posted 24th Aug 2009 at 18:54
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craigy_87
Seasoned Pro Location: wishaw Registered: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 1,325 Status: Offline |
Post #3
thought it might be the battery is it worth using the jump leads or new battery instead |
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Posted 24th Aug 2009 at 18:57
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craigy_87
Seasoned Pro Location: wishaw Registered: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 1,325 Status: Offline |
Post #4
thing is i've had the battery run flat ages ago an it acted differently from this everything died slowelybut today everything was like normal but then just wouldnt start |
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Posted 24th Aug 2009 at 18:58
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dan_s16
Seasoned Pro Location: Cheltenham Registered: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 1,583 Status: Offline |
Post #5
It could still be the battery or the starter could be stuck, you could try some jump leads, if it start OK then it's the battery but also check all the leads are connected properly just Incase one of them is lose.If it still does the same thing then the starter is stuck, try smacking it with a hammer if you can get anywhere near it to loosen it off ________________________________________ When I've got time I forget what I wanted to do, and when I remember what I wanted to do, I have no time! |
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Posted 24th Aug 2009 at 20:55
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kezman7
Senior User  Location: Castleford Registered: 20 Feb 2009 Posts: 762 Status: Offline |
Post #6
A bump start will unstick the motor if it is that |
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Posted 24th Aug 2009 at 20:57
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black 6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Berkshire Registered: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 2,089 Status: Offline |
Post #7
Battery is on its last legs, I had this. You can jump start it for a while but it WILL die and you don't want to be stranded.________________________________________ Although it's no longer available new, it's worth trying to get hold of a good example second-hand. As GTi's get tubbier and cooler, it's nice to remind yourself of why insurance companies hate hot-hatches so much.-Top Gear on the 6 Apr '01. Black 6 |
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Posted 24th Aug 2009 at 21:07
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craigy_87
Seasoned Pro Location: wishaw Registered: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 1,325 Status: Offline |
Post #8
lol cheers guys gonna check the battery first with a multimeter see if it can be saved till i get a new battery or if i'll be blaggin a lift |
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Posted 24th Aug 2009 at 21:19
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craigy_87
Seasoned Pro Location: wishaw Registered: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 1,325 Status: Offline |
Post #9
used some jump leads an a mates car an it started first time, gonna go battery shopping 2morow  any suggestions on which one to get? |
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Posted 25th Aug 2009 at 00:16
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marra
Regular  Location: nth lincs Registered: 13 Jun 2003 Posts: 166 Status: Offline |
Post #10
varta are the best |
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Posted 25th Aug 2009 at 00:30
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craigy_87
Seasoned Pro Location: wishaw Registered: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 1,325 Status: Offline |
Post #11
where abouts should i go looking, just the usual motor factorys?also read on here that folk advice the 306 diesel battery as it holds abit more juice an still fits in the battery tray |
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Posted 25th Aug 2009 at 00:42
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lotek
Seasoned Pro  Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
Post #12
if you got a mate with a trade card then go to halfords , good warranty and very cheap. |
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Posted 25th Aug 2009 at 02:09
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craigy_87
Seasoned Pro Location: wishaw Registered: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 1,325 Status: Offline |
Post #13
hmmm long shot but i may be able to wangle some sort of discountany specific battery? doubt i'll be paying as father randomly offered to pay (i aint sayin no) but then he aint gonna be wantin to spunk |
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Posted 25th Aug 2009 at 02:17
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lotek
Seasoned Pro Location: Berkshire Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 6,107 Status: Offline |
Post #14
the halfords jobbie is like 30 quid. ask your mates if they got a trade card. everyone has one nowadays, |
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Posted 25th Aug 2009 at 03:49
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craigy_87
Seasoned Pro Location: wishaw Registered: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 1,325 Status: Offline |
Post #15
none of my mates have lol but i think i could perhaps get a hold of a mates mate who works in halfords |
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Posted 25th Aug 2009 at 03:50
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roland rat
Yeeeah Rat fans!  Location: Swansea Registered: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22,284 Status: Offline |
Post #16
I bought a halfords 306 diesel battery for |
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Posted 25th Aug 2009 at 03:58
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craigy_87
Seasoned Pro Location: wishaw Registered: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 1,325 Status: Offline |
Post #17
well i'm buggered there the guy i was thinking of doesnt work in halfords anymore |
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Posted 25th Aug 2009 at 04:34
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lwgti-6
Senior User  Location: Nottinghamshire Registered: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 906 Status: Offline |
Post #18
I used to have an "AC delco" battery on my old 306 Dturbo, immense power in the winter. Saying that tho, it did come off a refrigeration wagon  ________________________________________ EX Bianca 6 owner,Now drives: Octavia vRS |
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Posted 25th Aug 2009 at 04:37
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