jb79
Member Since: 30 Mar 2011
Location: Derbyshire
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Would really appreciate some advice.
Just started the car, engine started and as I pulled away all the warning lights and messages (suspension failure, brake failure, special programs, etc) flashed on and off in turn before the engine died. Now it's complete dead - won't lock, no flashing LED on the dash etc.
Is this likely to be as simple as a new battery or a lot more expensive?
Is there anything I can do to lock the doors?
I don't have charger or jump leads unfortunately.
Many thanks in advance.
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 6th Feb 2013 5:40 pm |
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kidney wiper
Member Since: 15 Aug 2010
Location: In the Mere
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Sounds like the battery has been discharged, most likely caused by the alternator.
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| 6th Feb 2013 5:44 pm |
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johnny585
Member Since: 11 Nov 2011
Location: fife
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I'm sure the cap on the door handle comes off, the passengers side I think, to reveal the manual lock.
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| 6th Feb 2013 8:39 pm |
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jb79
Member Since: 30 Mar 2011
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 19
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Thanks both.
The cap does come off but only locks the passenger door unfortunately!
Having searched the forums and borrowed some jump leads it seems it is just a flat battery thankfully.
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| 6th Feb 2013 9:15 pm |
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jb79
Member Since: 30 Mar 2011
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 19
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Replaced the battery, that worked but then the battery light came on - a dead alternator later and I now have a fully functional D3 again!
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| 22nd Feb 2013 7:19 pm |
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