Car won't start

1. micky045 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 121 2001 Saxo VTR

   #1 2nd December 2010, 08:28

   Im sure it's because of the cold weather were currently having (I think Newcastle is one of the places hit the hardest).basically I'm turning the key and nothing at all, it's not even turning over?? I thought it might be a problem with battery, but I've topped up the fluid and had it on charge over last night and still the same problem. It is possible the starter motor may be affected by the snow etc?
   
   Is anyone else having the same problem?
   
   Cheers
2. OttoSump Newbie Joined: Dec 2010 High Harrington/Workington Posts: 16 Suzuki swift Fiesta Zetec Sons Inherited Citroen

   #2 2nd December 2010, 08:52

   Have you tried turning on your lights, or the heater fan to see if the battery is giving out any current?
3. VTHall Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2010 Telford Posts: 4501 Black corsa c SXI.

   #3 2nd December 2010, 10:50

   jump start?
4. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #4 2nd December 2010, 13:43

   As above, ign on, put on lights/heated window etc and try your wipers. Are they moving very slow?
   
   Cold kills batterys unfortunately so charging it over night may not help if it is not capable of HOLDING the charge.
   
   Cold will not damage starter motor, I am sure it is battery from what you have said.
   
   (Note a dying battery might still have power for small current items like lights on but will not be able to turn the engine over)
5. micky045 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 121 2001 Saxo VTR

   #5 2nd December 2010, 15:03

   It doesn't do anything, I turn the key and absolutely nothing, just a clicking sound from the starter motor (I assume). Bastard snow is killing my car
6. mpd Newbie Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1

   #6 2nd December 2010, 19:28

   I'm in Sunderland and having the exact same problem. A couple of days ago the battery was starting, but now theres nothing at all.
7. micky045 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 121 2001 Saxo VTR

   #7 2nd December 2010, 20:47

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by mpd I'm in Sunderland and having the exact same problem. A couple of days ago the battery was starting, but now theres nothing at all.

   Yea mine was working sweet on Tuesday, went and filled up tank etc. Then went to get in Wednesday morning and nothing. Totally frustrating!!
   
   You reckon topping up anti-freeze in radiator will help?
8. scott-sx Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 burnley Posts: 130 mk2 saxo sx

   #8 3rd December 2010, 07:47

   just went out at half 6 this mornin to go to work and mines the same :@ put the key in, and it trys to turn over but sounds like the starter motor dies slowly! .... what can i do!? HELP.
9. Josh-VTR Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Peterborough Posts: 1292 Mk1 Saxo VTR, MK1 Saxo VTS, Ford Ka

   #9 3rd December 2010, 08:13

   Had the same problem, my battery wouldn't hold any charge, if that is the case just get a new battery. Only cost me £35
10. user_27114 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2008 jarraaaaaaaaaa Posts: 3580 Mk2 16v VTR + Nitrous

    #10 3rd December 2010, 09:25

    I had the same problem, was the battery for me!
11. obeone Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 117

    #11 3rd December 2010, 10:25

    Easy test just try jump leads from another car and if it starts fine with plenty of oomph then a new battery is needed.
12. scott-sx Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 burnley Posts: 130 mk2 saxo sx

    #12 3rd December 2010, 10:26

    plan of action for today: New Battery lol
13. scott-sx Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 burnley Posts: 130 mk2 saxo sx

    #13 3rd December 2010, 10:27

    does the Make matter? some better than others? i cant be arsed with it happening Agen.
14. micky045 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 121 2001 Saxo VTR

    #14 4th December 2010, 11:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Josh-VTR Had the same problem, my battery wouldn't hold any charge, if that is the case just get a new battery. Only cost me £35

    My old man has a battery charger that uses for battery for his boat, had it on that over night, I disconnected it and reconnected it and it was showing as fully charged. I also topped up battery water and reconnected it to my car and tried it and nothing? Gutted!
    
    Just out of curiosity, where you pick up new battery for £35? Just everywhere I've been looking is between £50-£60?
    
    
    NB: just been and checked lights, heater etc and all working fine, so defo not battery. Must be starter motor?