C00RSA
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Registered: 7th Jun 05
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Was out last night listening to some music for 5 minutes, tried to turn the car on and all the dash lights were off. The car started but didn't run for long.
The AA came out and the bloke said it might be the alternator, then said maybe the aftermarket alarm then the electronic ignition switch. It does start and run but not for long as the petrol cut out kicks in.
I'm totally stumped what it can be as I'm not a mechanic and I don't want to take it to a garage and have them charge me the earth for parts I might not need.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
1.4 8v Sri
[Edited on 08-09-2007 by C00RSA]
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bigdan
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check your battery wires are on properly i had that problem
if it was the alternator i would imagine the car battery wouldnt keep its charge
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Simon_16v
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To check if its your alternator you can disconnect the belt and see how long it runs for, obviously less if its working slightly.
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C00RSA
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I think the battery is keeping it's charge, it starts everytime and the headlights are bright and on.
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bigjim172000
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quote:
Originally posted by C00RSA
Was out last night listening to some music for 5 minutes, tried to turn the car on and all the dash lights were off. The car started but didn't run for long.
The AA came out and the bloke said it might be the alternator, then said maybe the aftermarket alarm then the electronic ignition switch. It does start and run but not for long as the petrol cut out kicks in.
I'm totally stumped what it can be as I'm not a mechanic and I don't want to take it to a garage and have them charge me the earth for parts I might not need.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
1.4 8v Sri
[Edited on 08-09-2007 by C00RSA]
Why does everyone always assume the garage will rip them off 
Not all of us do it. and we especialy wont fit parts if they are not needed and always explain why and what was done. 
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C00RSA
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Most do that I have used, granted all are not the same.
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