VTR mk1 wont start

1. DeeJayCFC Newbie Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 2

   #1 25th November 2010, 15:46

   Hi, would appreciate some help on this problem.
   
   Basically,
   
   I've had my VTR for about a month or 2 and havent had any problems at all. But yesterday i started my car and as soon as i let go of the key it cut out, so when i started it again i had to rev the engine to keep it going. When i got to work as soon as i let go of the accelerator it cut out once again and hasnt started since.
   
   Im thinking its a flat battery, but dont really know alot about cars so asking here for a bit help.
   
   When i put the key and turn it 1 click, the battery light comes on, 2 clicks and the rest of the lights come on, then the "key" light (guessing immob light?) goes out and then when i turn the key to start the engine, nothing happens(although on 2 occasions it tried to start but cut out after a second of trying to kick into life), ALL lights on dash cut out and the clock even resets.
   
   Any ideas?
   
   By the way this is my first post, and gutted it had to be a problem post haha!
   
   Cheers
   
   DJ
2. jamieb809 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Sevenoaks, Kent Posts: 154 1998 Citroen saxo expose

   #2 25th November 2010, 15:55

   dosen't sound like the battery or immobiliser to me if theres a problem with the immobiliser the light on the dash flashes and wont start.
   
   sounds like an electrical fault of somesort, im sure someone on here will know
   
   sorry i cant really help :/
3. user_48655 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 hereford Posts: 173 citroen saxo vtr.

   #3 26th November 2010, 13:50

   alternator?
4. Vtr_HBO Regular Poster Joined: May 2009 Stoke on Trent Posts: 307 Silver 106 GTI

   #4 26th November 2010, 14:04

   ^ +1 for the above, my alternator went and exactly the same thing was happening, had to balance the rev's on every time i pulled to a stop
   
   New alternator FTW!
5. DeeJayCFC Newbie Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 2

   #5 26th November 2010, 17:08

   Someone at work also said the alternator, but im going to replace the battery first and see if that works as my dad has a new battery in his xsarra picasso which is the same as a saxo battery (code 063) if not then ill look at replacing the alternator, ive heard they can be costly??
   
   cheers
6. user_31412 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 ★ West / North Yorkshire ★ Posts: 1653

   #6 26th November 2010, 17:22

   Probably less than the cost of a decent battery!
7. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #7 26th November 2010, 23:10

   Try battery first, probably killed off by the temperature drop. If battery light stays on with engine runnkng then replace alternator. Easy job and cheap to buy 2nd hand alty from scrappers.
8. user_48655 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 hereford Posts: 173 citroen saxo vtr.

   #8 27th November 2010, 12:13

   get to a decent breakers yard you can get a battery and alternator for £15 for both
9. islander1985 L-plater Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 75

   #9 27th November 2010, 13:16

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by AlexVtrHereford get to a decent breakers yard you can get a battery and alternator for £15 for both

   wouldnt trust a secondhand battery as far as i could throw it! for the sake of £60.00 its best to get a new one unless you like takeing risks of your car not starting and leaving you in the sxxt
10. user_48655 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 hereford Posts: 173 citroen saxo vtr.

    #10 27th November 2010, 14:34

    yeah fair call on the battery but an alternator should be alright
11. user_48655 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2010 hereford Posts: 173 citroen saxo vtr.

    #11 27th November 2010, 15:01

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-Citroe...item45f6d4ddb5
    
    there you go mate