VTS Battery, starting & immobiliser problem

1. Jimmyjames Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 Hertfordshire Posts: 9 2002 Saxo VTS

   #1 25th May 2015, 17:45

   Up until last night our trusty VTS hasn't missed a beat.
   On route to work, the stereo kept fading in and out so turned it off.
   Then lights on the dash went off then on, dials dropped to zero as if ignition was off, then back on. Power steering light kept coming on and going off.
   Stopped and turned ignition off, then when i tried to crank it over lights on dash, went off, engine didn't even crank. Called AA battery is fooked, but even with a jumper pack on it won't start.
   Engine cranks over fine with jumper pack but won't start, the immobiliser light on the dash is flashing away like crazy.
   Tried the usual, lock the doors and open them with alarm key fob, still nothing. Have checked all fuses, nothing blown.
   Can anyone point me in the right direction?
   Thanks in advance
   J
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 25th May 2015, 19:22

   Alternator goosed.
3. Jimmyjames Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 Hertfordshire Posts: 9 2002 Saxo VTS

   #3 25th May 2015, 19:36

   Alternator & starter motor were replaced a couple of months ago.
4. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #4 25th May 2015, 19:42

   Check the gearbox earths.
5. Laurynas Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2013 Iceland Posts: 277 Citroën Saxo VTS (build in progress.)

   #5 26th May 2015, 00:42

   check the cables on the starter. i had a problem like this. if you take the airbox out and look to the starter it shoud be two of them one of whitch may be the fault.
6. Jimmyjames Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 Hertfordshire Posts: 9 2002 Saxo VTS

   #6 26th May 2015, 13:16

   Thanks Stevo67 & Laurynas for the fast responses, will give it a go now and let you know
7. Jimmyjames Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 Hertfordshire Posts: 9 2002 Saxo VTS

   #7 26th May 2015, 15:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Laurynas check the cables on the starter. i had a problem like this. if you take the airbox out and look to the starter it shoud be two of them one of whitch may be the fault.

   
   This was the exact problem, fixed and car running now.
   Thanks very much Laurynas
8. Laurynas Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2013 Iceland Posts: 277 Citroën Saxo VTS (build in progress.)

   #8 26th May 2015, 15:59

   No problem glad I could help.;