Member Since: 26 Jul 2009
Location: Wrexham
Posts: 9
Please Help - flat battery and starting
Hi sorry if this is in the wrong place, while i was out today with a group of friends i had the need to use an in car battery charger this was left on the ignition was on too with the key in, i know silly thing to do. Anyway got a flat battery so had a jump start it but while the engine would turn it wouldn't fire so any ideas pleaseIf it moves and got an engine, can't be that bad??
10th Oct 2010 8:17 pm
crwoody
Member Since: 09 Mar 2009
Location: Littleborough
Posts: 2109
Possibly immobilised, try locking and then unlocking again with the keyfob before trying to start.Clive
10th Oct 2010 8:30 pm
disco_steve
Member Since: 25 Aug 2009
Location: Are you sure this is the M5 ?
Posts: 1498
I have 'jump' started my D3 a couple of times following a flat battery with no issues - other than the electronics has a tizzy fit for a short while, but settles down once I have switched off, allowed the ign to re-cycle and started again.
It's normal to get all sorts of messages, like gearbox failure, brake failure, suspension failure, your engine has fallen out etc etc
Make sure everything electrical is switched off, also try letting it charge for a min or two before attempting to start Never get mad - get even !!
06 D3 now gone to family member and still going strong at 265k
previous vehicles:
04 D2 TD5 - (clocked 189k from new)
52 X-Trail 2.2 SVE
various euro boxes !
10th Oct 2010 8:34 pm
Non sense
Member Since: 26 Jul 2009
Location: Wrexham
Posts: 9
Just been out after locking it and it was charging for about 1/2 an hour engine turns over fast but still wont fire up the fuel system had been bled so there was no air in it. I'm stumpedIf it moves and got an engine, can't be that bad??
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