fred388

just went to start my car, when i went to it and turned the alarm off, the central locking never unlocked, so had to use my key, then as soon as i stick the key in to start it the alarm goes off, the chirp went turning it on off sound funny, is this a flat battery playing with the imobiliser or is it alarm prob, just trying to get hold of jump leads from someone,

any help much appreciated

mgcvk

Flat battery and a common problem. You may need a new better battery. What year car is it?

fred388

its a 2002 wrx, the battery was new a yr ago, well looked new when i bought it

scooby L

flat battery

Car immobilizers drain the battery over time, that coupled with colder mornings and a tired battery = it goes flat quicker

fred388

cheers, shall get it started then take it a long drive see how it goes tomorrow morning, noot got the cash for the battery the now, desperate need of suspension,
anyone know of good cheap place to get them from, whats the best type, cheers

mgcvk

Calcium battery from Halfords is just over £80 with four year guarantee. If you hadn't left the car standing for a long time then sounds like battery may be fooked or on the way to being fooked. Trickle charger also worth considering to keep it topped up.

JonMc

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Or nearer £60 if you know someone with a trade account

Can't fault the Halfords clacium batteries, my car will quite happily sit for several weeks and then start first time, every time, since I fitted one of these.

fred388

na i used it on mon, then it sat all yesterday till 30mins ago when i tried starting it

fred388

greenflag is coming so will soon see

fred388

ok she is getting blamed for leaving the interior mirror light on for 2days lol