Peugeot 206 start up loses power

Car: Peugeot 206
Variant: 1.4 glx
Model Year: 2001

Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss

when i put key in ignition the car tries to start and then electrics die and central locking goes on. Display starts flashing so have to keep re setting time and date.
Really frustrated any ideas please
thanks

Posted: Jun 15, 2010 (14 years ago)

jayneb293

Points: 2

it sounds like the battery is flat,test the battery and check the alternator charge rate

Posted Jun 15, 2010 (14 years ago)

2145simon

Points: 1,055

Would appear battery flat . Get a jump start and see if car starts . If so , then get battery charged / tested .

Posted Jun 15, 2010 (14 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 38,685

Check earth lead on gearbox.

Posted Jun 15, 2010 (14 years ago)

paulieone

Points: 1,810

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