Saxo has died?

1. user_42271 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 632

   #1 31st March 2010, 20:29

   Hey guys,
   
   The saxo has died! Was working before hand but had issues ith it cutting out if you rev it then let it idle, Then the engine didnt sound healthy after the 3rd turnover, Anyways lived with that car went round the block as long as the revs stayed up, And now i was working in the car on saturday fitting the rear speakers, My mate left the radio on when i was fitting it but put it on mute and it must of shorted maybe magnet to the body work or speaker wire? And the fuse for the headunit blew, Got that replaced and all electrics seem fine now, Came to starting the car and this is what happens:
   
   Turn it to 3rd and the fuel goes to full tank as it should be, Service spanner comes on? Green backlight dims a little but comes back, and i hear a wrrring noise and when turned to start the engine the cars light dims all the dash goes out and can just hear clicking - A lot of clicks but no start :/
   
   Maybe theres another fuse out somewhere that could effect this? Has the short damaged something? Or does the battery just need charging? it has enough power to power my headunit interior light and speakers etc although does sort of dim when playing music dims with the bass?
   
   Maybe i should invest in a battery charger? Or is it something more serious?
   
   Many thanks
2. user_42271 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 632

   #2 31st March 2010, 20:31

   When i saw fuse for headunit, I mean the 10amp fuse under the dash for windows headunit indicators etc.
3. barkingmad Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 Broughton, Northants Posts: 14 A saxo sx automatic 1587cc colour Blue

   #3 31st March 2010, 20:52

   Oh dear I thought I was having a bad day. I'm not expert believe me but if you left the sterio on then that would def drain the battery..Try charging it up over night and try again in the morning..
   
   Good luck
4. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

   #4 31st March 2010, 22:28

   try charging the battery, or check your earths from the batt
5. user_42271 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 632

   #5 1st April 2010, 09:43

   The headunit turns off when the keys are out so i dont think its drained it, But it has been stood still a few weeks. Will buy a halfords charger and give it a go thanks
6. BenMc Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 325 Citroen saxo vtr MK2

   #6 1st April 2010, 10:42

   how much they cost you just buy a new battery but not from halfords ha!
7. user_42271 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 632

   #7 1st April 2010, 13:21

   Well the battery is brand new from tanya batteries for quite cheap, and all interior lights work and dont look that dim until a turn the key then it all dims
   charger has good reviews and was only £26 delivered
8. user_42271 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 632

   #8 2nd April 2010, 16:55

   Just a bit of an update, Was looking around the car and its got worse, The Headunit wont turn on, Windows try to come down but the dash goes out and windows stop trying. When i try to indicate or use hazards there is a buzzing noise and the dash dims. - Will try my halfords charger when it comes and if that doesnt work ill test all fuses, Replace most i can and then look into flasher relay? what other things should i check?
9. isle-of-mull Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 127

   #9 2nd April 2010, 18:58

   put the ignition on get someone to push the car put the car in second gear and release the clutch pedal it should go then take it for a spin to let the battery charge up
10. stueebaby Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 181 Citroen Saxo 16V VTS

    #10 3rd April 2010, 11:30

    one word mate.... Starter motor. i got same problem with mine at the moment all the probs youve had with your head unit is just co-incidence with the car not starting..... unless your alternator is nakerd as you say it has new battery.

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11. planetrover Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2009 leicester Posts: 390 saxo furio vtr lookalike

    #11 3rd April 2010, 11:55

    Its got a flat battery !!!!!!!!
12. stueebaby Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 181 Citroen Saxo 16V VTS

    #12 3rd April 2010, 13:24

    Charge it and see wat happens
13. foxon Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Northwest Posts: 276 Saxo 1.1i Saxo 1.5 02 Corsa 1.2 SXI (02)

    #13 3rd April 2010, 20:09

    best thing to do is bump start it and take it for a good spin to charge the battery or get a battery charger and leave it on over night
14. Oli_K Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 leeds/ponte carlo/rawdon Posts: 2354 vt?

    #14 3rd April 2010, 20:15

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by foxon best thing to do is bump start it and take it for a good spin to charge the battery or get a battery charger and leave it on over night

    bout 30 miles to charge the batt
15. Cov_Rob Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Coventry Posts: 498 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo

    #15 3rd April 2010, 20:20

    Clicking and not starting is definatley, 100%, possitivley a dead battery, get a set of jump leads and ask a friend/neighbour if they can jump start your car for you, then go for a little drive to charge the battery.
16. foxon Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Northwest Posts: 276 Saxo 1.1i Saxo 1.5 02 Corsa 1.2 SXI (02)

    #16 3rd April 2010, 20:25

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Oli_K bout 30 miles to charge the batt

    is that it lol yeah dont leave it on over night, has anyone tried the solar panel battery chargers, it plugs into the cig lighter and leave it on ur dash and it keeps it topped up, do you think it is worth getting
17. foxon Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Northwest Posts: 276 Saxo 1.1i Saxo 1.5 02 Corsa 1.2 SXI (02)

    #17 3rd April 2010, 20:26

    i thought you said mins hahaha im still hungover and about to go out again :'(
18. Krys_23 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6543

    #18 3rd April 2010, 20:27

    its starter motor.
19. Oli_K Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 leeds/ponte carlo/rawdon Posts: 2354 vt?

    #19 3rd April 2010, 20:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by foxon i thought you said mins hahaha im still hungover and about to go out again :'(

    haha, ive just come off a two day binge. Enjoy.
20. foxon Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Northwest Posts: 276 Saxo 1.1i Saxo 1.5 02 Corsa 1.2 SXI (02)

    #20 3rd April 2010, 20:35

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Oli_K haha, ive just come off a two day binge. Enjoy.

    haha I'm depressed because i just got a 02 saxo in white with sport headlights, lowered, alloys, black windows to replace my silver 97 saxo and cant drive either, my insurance docs aint come through for the tax on my new one and I canceled the insurance on my other
21. user_42271 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 632

    #21 3rd April 2010, 22:39

    Well ive got a charger coming soon, So ill charge it up and see what happens, How long should a battery last if not moving and had light use say... radio was on for 15 mins one day? I think i might have a drain somehwere, Can anyone point me in the right direction for checking if there is a drain somewhere? thanks for the input as always, this has to be one of the top car forums.