Obrmerdan Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 I went to my car today and I have turned it over and was ok then I left it for a while went to turn it over again and wouldn't start all my lights come on and every think works so don't no what is going on but I no my electric windows on all the time so is my lighter socket could this be a dead battery or what can it be thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 What Exactly happens when you try to start it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrmerdan Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 All the lights come on the car makes a little chum noise that's it thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 So does the engine turn over? If so, does it sound like it's struggling/going slow? Does it make a clicking sound when it fails to start? www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrmerdan Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 It dosent turn over and it makes only a slight sound but as my electric windows and lighter is always on I was finking dead battery what do u think thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 I'm asking these questions to try diagnose wether it's a dead battery or not. which it's starting to look like it is Why are your electric Windows always on?! They should only be on with the ignition.. www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselPig Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 I think he means the windows go up and down OK but the engine won't turn over, sounds like a flat battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 I think he means the windows go up and down OK but the engine won't turn over, sounds like a flat battery.He said "I know my electric Windows and lighter is on all the time"www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrmerdan Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 No when the ignition is off I can still use the windows and lighter socket and when ignition is on all the lights ect work but it won't turn over thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 You've got an electric problem with your Windows to start with.. your electric Windows should not work with the ignition off. The lighter is supposed to stay on all the time on our cars www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrmerdan Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 I think it's cause when I brought the car it has aftermarket electric windows wired to the lighter lol donuts who done that lol thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 It's a 2004 fiesta.. they could have just retrofitted genuine Windows cheaper than a kit.. www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrmerdan Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 I no I have brought all the proper stuff to do electric window from a scrappy so ill sort that when weather is bit better and do you think it is the battery thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Most likely yes as its winter & the car won't have had chance to charge the battery. Try jump or bump starting it. When was the battery last changed? Are any of the belts slipping? As that could prevent the alternator from charging the battery properly www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrmerdan Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 I changed the battery 2months ago but haven't driven the car for 2weeks and where are the belts located I have the finesse thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 The belts are in the same place on most cars.. Look in the driver's side of the engine bay. There should be two belts. one at the back for PAS & one at the front driving the waterpump & alternator. If they were slipping you'd most likely hear it screaming. The battery shouldnt be dying within two weeks. What battery did you buy? Is it silver calcium? www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrmerdan Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 I don't have no screaming and I can't remem it was from Halfords only reason I can fink it's dead is that the electric windows always have power but would all my lights still work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrmerdan Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 Also is there another fuse box as I only no of one behind glove box thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Also is there another fuse box as I only no of one behind glove box thanksThere's a fuse box behind the battery holder in the engine bay. You MUST have a silver calcium battery. Otherwise you'll end up causing some serious damage to your electronics. How much did you pay for the battery? If it's a cheap Chinese thing then I wouldn't be surprised if it's failed www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrmerdan Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 I'm sure it is a calcium battery paid like 50 for it from Halfords do you fink I should charge it an disconnect the electric windows thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Make sure the battery terminals are making good contact. If not, either take it off and charge it, or jump it and go for a drive. Hopefully the electric Windows are fused.. so just pull the fuse or fit a relay that only comes on with the ignition www.yorkshiredetailing.co.uk - approved resellers of the Highest quality detailing & Valeting supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrmerdan Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 I think I'll take the battery off and charge it see what happens and I'll totally disconnect the windows as I have the proper window kit to put on anyway lol thanks for all your help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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