Hi Guys,
My Rover 25 2.0 TDI has a start up problem. Since some recent cold weather, whenever I turn the key in the ignition the car doesn't start. It will start up if I try to turn it over several times. The amount I have to try varies, occasionally I'll get it on the first go, sometimes it takes only a few tries, other times I've spent up to 10 minutes trying to get it to start.
When I turn the key and it doesn't start, my battery light comes on and a low volume alarm will sound. Whilst it's in this state all of my accessories (lights, radio etc) come alive regardless of engine start or not.
After returning from a journey today I tested starting it up immediately after shutting it off. I did this around 5 times leaving up to 10 seconds gap between attempts and it started every time.
I am assuming it is a battery problem. The battery not holding charge when the car is shut off perhaps? Or could this be a problem with the alternator? Or something else entirely... I know little about cars in all honesty!
Due to some recent financial issues I just haven't been able to get it to a garage and have been using it rarely. Now I've just landed a new job and I need to use the car daily so need to get it sorted ASAP. Just thought I would try here beforehand to potentially save on some mechanic fees if a battery replace would fix it.
Thanks for reading.
My Rover 25 2.0 TDI has a start up problem. Since some recent cold weather, whenever I turn the key in the ignition the car doesn't start. It will start up if I try to turn it over several times. The amount I have to try varies, occasionally I'll get it on the first go, sometimes it takes only a few tries, other times I've spent up to 10 minutes trying to get it to start.
When I turn the key and it doesn't start, my battery light comes on and a low volume alarm will sound. Whilst it's in this state all of my accessories (lights, radio etc) come alive regardless of engine start or not.
After returning from a journey today I tested starting it up immediately after shutting it off. I did this around 5 times leaving up to 10 seconds gap between attempts and it started every time.
I am assuming it is a battery problem. The battery not holding charge when the car is shut off perhaps? Or could this be a problem with the alternator? Or something else entirely... I know little about cars in all honesty!
Due to some recent financial issues I just haven't been able to get it to a garage and have been using it rarely. Now I've just landed a new job and I need to use the car daily so need to get it sorted ASAP. Just thought I would try here beforehand to potentially save on some mechanic fees if a battery replace would fix it.
Thanks for reading.
