Ford Escort Won't Start

[mark_dorset]

I went out last night for a drive and my car was fine, I got into it this morning & unlocked it and noticed the c/locking was very slow unlocking the doors so I got in turned the key, all the lights on the dashboard lit up as normal I turned the key and nothing apart from a clicking noise.
i did not leave my lights on or anything on so how can a battery die overnight or could it be something else??????

Please Help

 

[jonnyfishing]

Could be, battery at the end of it's life or alternator not generating enough power to top up your battery or a short to earth or even a light staying on like the boot,interior or glove compartment.Start by getting a jump start then go to a motorist shop and get your battery and alternator tested.

 

[mark_dorset]

Thanks Jonny, I am hoping that it is just a new battery.

 

[mark_dorset]

It was the battery the car is fine now