Vauxhall Astra wont start
Variant: 1.6 sxi
Model Year: 2005
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
I have a 55 reg 1.6 Vauxhall Astra that wont start!
I drove it fine this morning to nursery but then when i came back to it it wouldn't start. I turned the key and there was nothing at all, no sound and the engine didn't even make an attempt to start. Some of the dash lights came on but then went out again. I tried to lock it and unlock it to see if that made a difference but no. When it was locked the hazard lights on the dash inside flashed but not on the outside and i dont think it even locked properly.
Im going to have it towed to a garage in the morning but would just like to have some idea what it could be and the kind of expense im looking at.
I drove it fine this morning to nursery but then when i came back to it it wouldn't start. I turned the key and there was nothing at all, no sound and the engine didn't even make an attempt to start. Some of the dash lights came on but then went out again. I tried to lock it and unlock it to see if that made a difference but no. When it was locked the hazard lights on the dash inside flashed but not on the outside and i dont think it even locked properly.
Im going to have it towed to a garage in the morning but would just like to have some idea what it could be and the kind of expense im looking at.
Posted: Mar 15, 2013 (11 years ago)
Sounds like a battery failure , flat battery . Could try a jump start or charge battery IF flat .
Posted Mar 15, 2013 (11 years ago)
If battery fault , get alternator tested at same time .Two min test .
Posted Mar 15, 2013 (11 years ago)
Could be ignition switch as there prone to fault as made of plastic.
Posted Mar 15, 2013 (11 years ago)
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