tanveer21 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 As above need some help asap, car has just randomly stopped working drove to the shop as normal now won't do anything when I turn the key, only thing that moves is the temp gauge no lights air nothing. Any ideas what I should be checking for? Any help much apreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie5414 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Does it click when you turn the key? Do you have space to try and bump start it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Sounds like an alarm immobiliser issue. Do u have an aftermarket alarm? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tanveer21 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 No alarm on the car at all, it makes a very quite electrical noise, no noises from starter motor etc.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jtaylor1990 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Battery is dead by the sound of it. Need to either jump it or bump it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mccartney11 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 not turning over? battery could have died did you leave lights on? try roll start it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tanveer21 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 I'm going to try and bump start it now just waiting for a friend. Can't be the battery though as I've just drove to the shop fine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I'm going to try and bump start it now just waiting for a friend. Can't be the battery though as I've just drove to the shop finealternator could have failed or the belt you never know... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tanveer21 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Update car started up fine with jump leads and is now starting driving as normal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie5414 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 If you have a multimeter then check the voltage when you get home, then check it again before you start it up the next time, to see if it's holding a charge OK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 alternatively stick your penis across both terminals and see which one excites it most before or after… TROLOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jtaylor1990 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Haha TurboTobz!!!!Check the alternator is charging using the multimeter. Should be about 14.5volts at idle and shouldnt drop lower than 13volts under load. Im thinking u most likely left the lights on or something electrical and just drained the battery. But doesn't help to check Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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