I could not get my scooby to start this evening and had trouble last friday evening as well... when i turned the key it sounded like it was really struggling
and i heard a beep that sounded like my alarm...any thoughts........after a few atempts it does start and has been running no probs.....

I have just replaced my batteries in my immobiliser fob so i ruled that one out

thanks

 

Sounds like the battery to me.Alarm will bleep if voltage is to low when cranking the engine

 

Deffo the car battery - change it before it leaves you stranded.
Approx £50 from any motor factor place.

 

had a feeling it was the battery......strange it starts when left for 12 hours over night but does not start in the evening when left for less....
but i have a sigma m series alarm fitted which apparently tells you the battery voltage......12 flashes from the dashboard led =12volts so will try that in the morning

thanks

 

Sounds like a problem for the correct forum

 

No worth doing that as the battery base voltage will be over 12 volts.Its the cranking voltage that is important and can be checked with a multi-metre.

If you want to know how to do it pm me

 

i know it might sound daft but this there a type i should look out for or will any 'standard' battery do

thanks

 

Halfords or a good motor shop will have them.Its quite a common battery for many jap cars.

 

Agreed, HellFrauds do decent ones at decent prices and will fit it for you, save you getting your hands mucky.

I paid a bit extra to have one with "Calcium Technology"
Now, do I top it up with DI water, or milk?

Alcazar

 

Got it sorted....went down to halfords and when they put their meter on the battery it needed replacing so i brought the "calcium" one which cost £55.99 with 4 year warrenty...they also charge £4.99 fitting now so i done it myself and gave them my old battery

hopefully sorted