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[Guest cuddles]

hi can anyone help i have a mk5 xr3i cab, iv had no problems with it untill now, when i tried to start it there was nothing there, it seemed like the starter motor but there is a ticking noise it last about 1 min then gos off but the car dont start. please can anyone help me.

[Guest Cabbytech]

Hi, what does the little red led lamp next to the clock do when you try to start your car ? is it flashing so many times then stops, then does it again, if so let me know how many flashes it does between pauses and i will see if that may be your problem.

[Guest cuddles]

hi, i did as you said, when i unlocked the car it starts ticking it sounds like the hazzards are on and the light next to the clock is on when the ticking stops the light starts flashing i tried counting then but gave up at 130 flashes while i was doing this the car door was open so i shut it and the ticking started again and the light went soild again untill the ticking stoped, same thing happens when i turn the ignition on or off and same thing when i lock and unlock the car. can you help. thanks hazel.

[Guest Lee81]

Sounds like the battery is flat. The relays are clicking on and off as they try to supply power to a circuit but theres not enough and they switch off themselves. Also the starter will make a clicking noise when there isn't enough power left in the battery. Try jump leads first to see if this makes a difference before checking relays and starter.

[Guest Cabbytech]

Hi, try unlocking the car from the other door, sometimes the door latch for the factory immobiliser throws a wobbly and acts up, also check the alarm contact in the boot and on the bonnet to make sure they are working correctly. Let me know how you get on.