Philippe db
Well-Known Member
Hi guys,
Would appreciate your help on the following.
I knew my battery was a little weak and only today ordered a new one.
After driving for 50km today everything was fine and the battery apparently had enough remaining power to start the engine. This afternoon I stopped at a friend, had a few beers and as I wanted to drive home noticed that my lights were still one. So trying to start the dash lights came on but apart from that nothing happened.
Knowing about my weak battery I immediately tried to start her with starter cables but much to my surprise again nothing at all moved, not a sound. While turning the key I also noticed that there was no resistance in the key while turned in to the starting position. Normally it jumps back a little like on a spring.
So last resort was to push start the car and that worked just perfect. Once back home the same scenario as described above.
Based upon this description is their anybody able to pin point the problem, ignition key, starter motor, .........?
Many thanks in advance.
Would appreciate your help on the following.
I knew my battery was a little weak and only today ordered a new one.
After driving for 50km today everything was fine and the battery apparently had enough remaining power to start the engine. This afternoon I stopped at a friend, had a few beers and as I wanted to drive home noticed that my lights were still one. So trying to start the dash lights came on but apart from that nothing happened.
Knowing about my weak battery I immediately tried to start her with starter cables but much to my surprise again nothing at all moved, not a sound. While turning the key I also noticed that there was no resistance in the key while turned in to the starting position. Normally it jumps back a little like on a spring.
So last resort was to push start the car and that worked just perfect. Once back home the same scenario as described above.
Based upon this description is their anybody able to pin point the problem, ignition key, starter motor, .........?
Many thanks in advance.