why did i buy a 406...??? no starty

[snakie]

Purchased a 406 2.1td which i spoke about in a previous post, problem being now it will not start, the previous owner had did away with the keypad by putting in the code then disconnecting the keypad, this mint the car started everytime without the use of the keypad my problem bein i put in a new battery it started first time, the new battery wasnt mine so i got another battery init now car will not start battery is as new. we connected the keypad using the correct code still no joy, also the green light stays on along with the red one,
anyone got a clue?

[mjb]

Try disconnecting the battery for a while, then reconnect it while trying not to lift the terminals once they touch

Is the replacement battery good? A dud battery can also cause that

[snakie]

battery is good enough, engine was turning over quick enough for til start.its on the charge at the minute so everything disconnected so il give it a go after

[highlander]

If the battery is good but goes flat whilst in the car, the problem could be your alternator?

[snakie]

If the battery is good but goes flat whilst in the car, the problem could be your alternator?

but the car was never started since this problem with the keypad.it just i was turning the car over an over til get it to start that made the batt go flat.....

[mjb]

If the battery is good but goes flat whilst in the car, the problem could be your alternator?

but the car was never started since this problem with the keypad.it just i was turning the car over an over til get it to start that made the batt go flat.....

I've *driven* a 406 on just the starter motor for miles in the past. If a few attempts to start the car results in it being flat, then the battery has broken down internally and needs replacing

[Doggy]

I think snakie's saying his battery is OK, cranking the engine fast enough, but it's not attempting to start.

Didn't somebody buy a really cheap 2.1 with a similar issue about 6-9 months back? IIRC it turned out to be a very minor problem and he then sold it on......

with my advacing years, I just can't remember the details - perhaps one of you youngsters can?

[snakie]

Dogslife glad you no what i mean lol was at the car last night again still no start, thats with putting the code in it after everything was disconnected, prob take it to an auto spark this weekend, guy i got it off is convinced its til do with the keypad nothing mechanical....... aaarrrggghhhhh!!!!!

[Doggy]

Wish I could find the thread for you. This one might help, or maybe this one, but they're not the thread I was really after.

I remember a post relating to something easy, (like swapping a relay), but damned if I can remember, or find it

[Captain Jack]

You can always get rid of the stop solenoid to bypass the immobiliser thing entirely (or was that a 1.9TD only)?

[Doggy]

1.9TD only AFAIK