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Old 08-23-2007, 12:30 AM
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Hello all,

I've done a quick search for this but couldn't find anything. My S won't start. When I turn the key in the ignition, everything lights up on the dash as well as the internal light on the ceiling. However, when I hit the Engine Start button, all I get is a loud clicking noise and nothing happens.

Has anyone any ideas what might be causing this? If it's battery related, I wouldn't expect all of the dash lighting to come on. Immobiliser maybe?!?

Old 08-23-2007, 12:35 AM
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if it is a clicking sound when you press the button it is the battery - you will need to recharge/replace/jump

They discharge quite readily if not used regularly
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Defo the battery
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Been there done that. It's the battery.
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Thanks for the quick responses. Very relieved that it's only that. I only have the thing about a month! Will get onto the good folk of Halfords for a replacement.

Cheers again...
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Might be worth recharging instead (unless it is the original) Even though the battery is new on mine, if I don't use for weeks/months it can discharge and all it needs is a quick charge...
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If halfords, get the HD053, not the HD057. Halfords have their data wrong. The batteries are pretty much the same except the terminals are the wrong way round!

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Honda battery I bought was
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[QUOTE=Dracoro,Aug 23 2007, 10:31 AM] If halfords, get the HD053, not the HD057. Halfords have their data wrong. The batteries are pretty much the same except the terminals are the wrong way round!

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it is only the battery as everyone has already said. your solenoid is going (the clicking) but there's not enough power to turn her over.

i got a hellfrauds one the other week, it was about


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