Saxo wont start

1. JDanielR1875 L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Portsoy Posts: 45 Saxo VTR

   #1 6th May 2010, 08:08

   My car wont start atall...It was running fine last night and i was planning on leaving for work just now...But i got in the car pu the key in turnd they in order to start the car.but nothing worked the C/Locking doesnt work he cd player doesnt work o im guessing its my bat?
2. huricane Established Member Joined: Feb 2010 cardiff Posts: 1414 saxo Vtr

   #2 6th May 2010, 08:19

   i would say it the battery have you got a amp wired up too that might off flatten the battery if the remote wire aint turning off the amp just a shot in the dark
3. JDanielR1875 L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Portsoy Posts: 45 Saxo VTR

   #3 6th May 2010, 08:25

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by huricane i would say it the battery have you got a amp wired up too that might off flatten the battery if the remote wire aint turning off the amp just a shot in the dark

   No i havent but i think the last owner of my saxo had the flashy sound system in the boot that may have harmed my battery. Its just a shock considering the car started up fine ever since i have had it but today nothing happened atalll...im not even getting any lightson the dash atall.
4. huricane Established Member Joined: Feb 2010 cardiff Posts: 1414 saxo Vtr

   #4 6th May 2010, 08:34

   it the battery put some jump leads on see if you got lights
5. JDanielR1875 L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Portsoy Posts: 45 Saxo VTR

   #5 6th May 2010, 08:36

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by huricane it the battery put some jump leads on see if you got lights

   I will def be giving that a try i just need to find someone with leads that isnbt at work haha NIGHTMARE THIS
6. user_42271 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 632

   #6 6th May 2010, 08:54

   Get a jump start, or charge the battery with a battery charger, If you get the same problem maybe your alternator isnt charging the battery. Best getting it checked out if thats the case.
7. JDanielR1875 L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Portsoy Posts: 45 Saxo VTR

   #7 6th May 2010, 09:08

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by tokyodrifte Get a jump start, or charge the battery with a battery charger, If you get the same problem maybe your alternator isnt charging the battery. Best getting it checked out if thats the case.

   Jump start has worked but i do think my alternator might be faulty. How can you check the alternator?
8. huricane Established Member Joined: Feb 2010 cardiff Posts: 1414 saxo Vtr

   #8 6th May 2010, 09:19

   take it for a run and then turn off your engine see if it starts again or take it to the garage and they will put a test on the bettery to see if it charging

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9. huricane Established Member Joined: Feb 2010 cardiff Posts: 1414 saxo Vtr

   #9 6th May 2010, 09:22

   or if you got a multimeter you can test it yourself

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10. JDanielR1875 L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 Portsoy Posts: 45 Saxo VTR

    #10 6th May 2010, 09:26

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    Originally Posted by huricane or if you got a multimeter you can test it yourself

    DAMN i dont have a multi meter what kind of readings would you be looking for with the multimeter? I can get a shot of one i think. I only know how to test for Continueity and Insulation resistance. Im pretty sure you would stress te coils with voltage but how much voltage? Correct me if im wrong i really have no idea what im speaking about...but im willing to learn
11. huricane Established Member Joined: Feb 2010 cardiff Posts: 1414 saxo Vtr

    #11 6th May 2010, 09:35

    between 12 and 14.8v

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