Mattyboyz

I am quite concerened about my car starting problem.

I replaced the battery this morning with a new one and I still cant start the car.

The starter motor sounds good (not weak). Its just the engine doesnt catch.

Not had any problems like this before.

Any thoughts as search function wasnt conclusive?

Cheers.

rallycol

Imobiliser fault? any spark? not catching? so it is tryingto start? then maybe fuel related?

Mattyboyz

Well I have lots of fuel in the tank.

It just gets to the point where it should spark but doesnt. (car has had it 54k service with new platinum spark plugs 3 weeks ago). As mentioned the starter motor itself seems strong. I dont get a green light anymore. When the problem first happened I did for the first couple of times.

Dont know how to tell if its an immboliser fault.

Just been out to check the main fuse box and all main fuses are ok.

rallycol

Green key light?

Mattyboyz

The one you get when you need to press the button on the key fob if you leave it a while before starting.

rallycol

Might be immobiliser fault?

Mattyboyz

Dont know if the green key is the issue. Just tried again and I can see this now.

rallycol

Any coughs or splutters or does it just turnover? (BTW cant reply after 17.30 going out to work)

Mattyboyz

Just turn over I'm afraid.

V.annoying!!

rallycol

Any spare spark plugs to stick in the end of a lead onto the engine to see if it sparks as you crank it over? any plug will do!