Car struggles to start

1. Kate234 L-plater Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 51

   #1 13th February 2012, 19:20

   Hi, i was wondering if anybody could help me. Sometimes my Saxo starts and other times it does not, the battery light flashes, but if left a few minutes after it not starting it usually starts. Does this seem like a flat battery?
   
   Any help is much appreciated.
   
   Thank you
   
   Kate
2. adamspencer Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 173 52 Saxo Desire 1.1

   #2 13th February 2012, 19:25

   only one way to find out, charge it overnight and see how it goes. If not, check for corrosion on battery terminals
3. CrouchyM Frequent Poster Joined: May 2011 Colchester Posts: 513 NHB Facelift EP3

   #3 13th February 2012, 19:30

   Alternator or starter motor solenoid i reckon, get your alternator tested first.
4. adamspencer Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 173 52 Saxo Desire 1.1

   #4 13th February 2012, 20:19

   put a voltmeter on the battery terminals when started, should give between around 13.5 - 14v, give or take. If giving any less than around 12.5 i'd just swap it straight away