car broken down like batteryor imobbiiser on yellow lnes helpppp

1. darrenh84 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Bilston Posts: 366 Saxo vts 2002 Bravo 1.8 hlx 2001

   #1 20th February 2012, 09:02

   Its suddenly won't fire its acting like before I press the imobiliser key and nothing happens when I turn. Key..... I have 3 symbols on handbrake battery brake oil....wen I go to turn engine just clicks n batteryt lite goes out don't fire or nuffink help
2. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

   #2 20th February 2012, 09:07

   Sounds like your alternator has failed and the battery has lost it's charge.
   
   Look in the engine bay and check the belt hasn't snapped.
3. darrenh84 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Bilston Posts: 366 Saxo vts 2002 Bravo 1.8 hlx 2001

   #3 20th February 2012, 09:14

   Alarms n lights come on fine belts not snapped....I drove it like 5 minm ago take kid to school.....nmow it jus won't attempt tooo turn
4. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #4 20th February 2012, 09:18

   call some friends to push the car out of the yellow lines or the AA. If it clicks, it could be the starter motor.
   
   
   

   Quote:

   nuffink

   *nothing
5. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

   #5 20th February 2012, 09:22

   Well yeah. Powering lights is a little different to cranking a big hefty engine isn't it.
   
   Starter motor could be stuck yeah, give it a whack
6. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

   #6 20th February 2012, 09:23

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by darrenh84 won't attempt tooo turn

   You only need one "o" here. It actually took you longer to type that with 3 x "o's" so I'm not entireley sure why you did. Ahwell.
7. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

   #7 20th February 2012, 09:31

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by holdawayt Starter motor could be stuck yeah, give it a whack

   true, the old hammer on it technique, I actually sorted a few cars just doing that much to the amazement of the owner.
8. darrenh84 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Bilston Posts: 366 Saxo vts 2002 Bravo 1.8 hlx 2001

   #8 20th February 2012, 09:35

   Realllllllllly???? Not like not got time I'm fucking stuck :-) imoob seems to be fine just batt symbol when on , and when I press key all the gauges work . The click is from inside the car near fusebox slash behind centre console, its same click when nothing happens cause car immobilised however like I said all the gauges n everything come on asif the key has deactivated it....its a toad alarm all. I know
9. darrenh84 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Bilston Posts: 366 Saxo vts 2002 Bravo 1.8 hlx 2001

   #9 20th February 2012, 09:37

   Yup click is deffo from fusebox area passenger side ... Just 1 click same as what it does when car is immobile
10. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

    #10 20th February 2012, 09:42

    try to push start the car.
11. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

    #11 20th February 2012, 11:04

    Ok if the car cut out, it won't be anything to do with the starter motor. Seriously sounds like the battery has died due to alternator fail.
    
    Ignore that bloke ^^^ He's trying to get his posts up.
12. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

    #12 20th February 2012, 11:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by vtrs24v Yeah ... morral of this thread ... Dont park on yellow lines! ... So what you sayin they've changed the law now?

    Fucked off you nob, obvs can not help it if his car's died can he. I hope this happen's to you and you get arse rapped.
13. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

    #13 20th February 2012, 12:01

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by holdawayt Ok if the car cut out, it won't be anything to do with the starter motor. Seriously sounds like the battery has died due to alternator fail. Ignore that bloke ^^^ He's trying to get his posts up.

    agree with that, had simular happen to me while on the M6, cable to the alternator had snapped so battery just died, did eventually manage to get it started so I could move it off the M6 though
14. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

    #14 20th February 2012, 12:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by vtrs24v An why are you parking on yellow lines for? ... Hope you get a ticket! Or even towed away ... An I dont mean by the AA or RAC!

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by vtrs24v Yeah ... morral of this thread ... Dont park on yellow lines! ... So what you sayin they've changed the law now?

    morral .... Because people should be able to choose where and when their car breaks down, you mong.

    2 users thanked this post: kennym1987, user_46658
15. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

    #15 20th February 2012, 12:13

    Vtrs24v, if the lad has broken down and the car is confirmed to be inoperative, he is completely within his rights to stop on double yellow lines until the car is removed or fixed. Shut the fuck up and take your spam elsewhere, trying to be clever hasn't worked out too well, perhaps it's time to use humourous pictures with large white text to troll instead?
16. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

    #16 20th February 2012, 13:37

    At least provide an argument if you're going to disagree. What are your points and how have you reached that decision?
    
    If your car suddenly cut out, would you dump it in the middle of a busy road or try to get it onto a kerb out of the way?
17. kennym1987 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Armadale, West Lothian Posts: 1230 flatty 16v sleeper and a regular vts

    #17 20th February 2012, 13:44

    not to take sides as i think vtrs24v is a troll, i just had a quick look on google and apparently if you break down on double yellows you must push the car to a location of safety and non obstruction. i haven't actually seen the highway code so i'm not 100%
18. MickyWelsh172 Established Member Joined: May 2010 Sunderland Posts: 1966 Clio Sport 172

    #18 20th February 2012, 13:49

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by kennym1987 not to take sides as i think vtrs24v is a troll, i just had a quick look on google and apparently if you break down on double yellows you must push the car to a location of safety and non obstruction. i haven't actually seen the highway code so i'm not 100%

    Wow i really cant see that? Did you get that on Yahoo:Questions or whatever its called?
    
    That seems harsh if it is the case, what happens if your an old lady or partially disabled?
19. kennym1987 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Armadale, West Lothian Posts: 1230 flatty 16v sleeper and a regular vts

    #19 20th February 2012, 13:52

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MickyWelsh1984 Wow i really cant see that? Did you get that on Yahoo:Questions or whatever its called? That seems harsh if it is the case, what happens if your an old lady or partially disabled?

    top answer on google. i just typed in 'breaking down on double yellow lines'
    
    http://www.justanswer.com/uk-law/3bd...llow-line.html
    
    like i say, i haven't seen the highway code so can't confirm
20. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

    #20 20th February 2012, 13:56

    I had my car crashed into on a roundabout, I stopped in the middle of the road and limped the car to the side of the road and onto the pavement slightly (on double yellows). Police were in attendance and I asked if it was ok there and they had no issues.
    
    I assume it's a little different if all 4 wheels are pointing the same way and you're not gushing blood from your face but I'm pretty certain you're allowed to stop there if the car is broken.
21. matteon Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2011 North Walsham, Norfolk Posts: 331 Citroen Saxo VTR 52 plate

    #21 20th February 2012, 14:09

    same happened to me and the AA bloke said the whole engine was seized, what a wolly i already new it was the alternator but as you no they do these checks. Mine sounded exactly like yours it was just the alternator seized up and it also clicked near the fusebox, changed the alternator and its fine hope this helps.
22. darrenh84 Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2009 Bilston Posts: 366 Saxo vts 2002 Bravo 1.8 hlx 2001

    #22 20th February 2012, 15:20

    Ok clear it up for vt dick....as I turned the corner the car cut out alls I could do was steer to kerb....its a school genius the whole road is yellows + the no parking school yellow markings so where would I push it to...further up the yellow lines !! Thx to all the good guys as it happens apparently something to do with the alarm system cut the started the bloke sed he was fiddling with wires under dash after checkin voiltages etc. Thanks for all helpful posts ppl appreciated .