sazaboo Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hi there, can anyone suggest things to try before calling out Green Flag to fix my car?? This morning I drove fine for 10 mins, parked for 5 mins (engine off) and went to set off again but the car did not start engine made the normal starting whirr but failed to kick in. I had a go at jumping but no joy. there are no warning lights and it has got half a tank of fuel. cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc55 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 um it's not something silly like a flat battery is it ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sazaboo Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 no, it has power from the battery - it makes a noise when you turn the key but doesnt start :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Rock Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I'm not a mechanic, but it sounds like it could be the spark plugs or HT leads. Have you had it serviced in the last few months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamrocker Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I'm not a mechanic, but it sounds like it could be the spark plugs or HT leads. Have you had it serviced in the last few months? Yep your dead right there...your not a mechanic..Diesels dont do spark plugs or ht leads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Whatever you do, DON'T get a jump start. This could seriously damage the BSI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Rock Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Yep your dead right there...your not a mechanic..Diesels dont do spark plugs or ht leads Ha ha ha, you got me there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamrocker Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Cam belt could have gone in that respect the engine will seem to be turning ok but it will not fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza58 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Call out green flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Rock Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Cam belt could have gone in that respect the engine will seem to be turning ok but it will not fire I've had a cam belt go on me in the past and there was a loud knocking from the engine as the pistons all ran out of sync. There's so many things it could be, I agree with the above, ring Green Belt - you pay for the service, so use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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