Hi guys i have a Ford fiesta 1.25 2012 i went on in holiday came back car battery was gone so put new battery car won't crank i have red light flashing on the cluster I've had fuses checked everything seems fine can anyone please help x

 

Immobiliser is stuck on.  Have you got a spare key to try?

10 hours ago, TomsFocus said:

Immobiliser is stuck on.  Have you got a spare key to try?

Hey thanks for the reply x I  only have one key any suggestions what I can do x

Turn ignition on and leave on, but do not start

Drop driver's window

Open bonnet

Close all doors

Disconnect battery negative terminal and leave off for about 10 minutes

Reconnect battery

Try and start again

If it doesn't work then something has gone down

Did you try and jump start before charging/changing battery?

 

3 hours ago, DaveT70 said:

Turn ignition on and leave on, but do not start

Drop driver's window

Open bonnet

Close all doors

Disconnect battery negative terminal and leave off for about 10 minutes

Reconnect battery

Try and start again

If it doesn't work then something has gone down

Did you try and jump start before charging/changing battery?

 

3 hours ago, DaveT70 said:

Turn ignition on and leave on, but do not start

Drop driver's window

Open bonnet

Close all doors

Disconnect battery negative terminal and leave off for about 10 minutes

Reconnect battery

Try and start again

If it doesn't work then something has gone down

Did you try and jump start before charging/changing battery?

 

yes did that few times as new battery kept dying  even though there was no crank what so ever not sure what to dox

17 hours ago, TomsFocus said:

Immobiliser is stuck on.  Have you got a spare key to try?

Hey thanks for the reply x I  only have one key any suggestions what I can do x

If you're a member of a breakdown service (check your insurance in case it's included without you knowing) , give them a call and see if they can get you started...

1 hour ago, Jessicah said:

yes did that few times as new battery kept dying  even though there was no crank what so ever not sure what to dox

New battery dying?  If bought locally take it back and get it swapped.  The engine won't start with a dead battery.

2 hours ago, TomsFocus said:

New battery dying?  If bought locally take it back and get it swapped.  The engine won't start with a dead battery.

2 hours ago, TomsFocus said:

New battery dying?  If bought locally take it back and get it swapped.  The engine won't start with a dead battery.

I've put another new battery but still no crank seems like there is another issue but don't no what 

7 hours ago, DaveT70 said:

Turn ignition on and leave on, but do not start

Drop driver's window

Open bonnet

Close all doors

Disconnect battery negative terminal and leave off for about 10 minutes

Reconnect battery

Try and start again

If it doesn't work then something has gone down

Did you try and jump start before charging/changing battery?

 

7 hours ago, DaveT70 said:

Turn ignition on and leave on, but do not start

Drop driver's window

Open bonnet

Close all doors

Disconnect battery negative terminal and leave off for about 10 minutes

Reconnect battery

Try and start again

If it doesn't work then something has gone down

Did you try and jump start before charging/changing battery?

 

yes did that few times as new battery kept dying  even though there was no crank what so ever not sure what to dox

21 hours ago, TomsFocus said:

Immobiliser is stuck on.  Have you got a spare key to try?

Hey thanks for the reply x I  only have one key any suggestions what I can do x

21 hours ago, TomsFocus said:

Immobiliser is stuck on.  Have you got a spare key to try?

Hey do you have number i can discuss with you about my fiesta as its been ages without a car plus takes ages for communication on here x

13 minutes ago, Jessicah said:

Hey do you have number i can discuss with you about my fiesta as its been ages without a car plus takes ages for communication on here x

No, sorry.  It no longer sounds like an immobiliser fault anyway.

Check the thick battery cables if the car isn't getting power with a new battery.

The big red one that goes to the alternator and the starter.  And the black ones that go to the chassis and the gearbox.

If you need the car quickly I would suggest looking for a local mobile mechanic to help.

You can lock and unlock car with key when you put the key in you get few lights that come on but literally no crank what so ever red light flashing on cluster 

Call an auto locksmith to check your key and program in a new one if necessary.

Though if the battery keeps dying without even cranking then there's more than one fault here.

11 hours ago, TomsFocus said:

Call an auto locksmith to check your key and program in a new one if necessary.

Though if the battery keeps dying without even cranking then there's more than one fault here.

Yes I guess I will have to do that no other choice thanks for information 

On 2/27/2025 at 5:39 PM, Jessicah said:

Hi guys i have a Ford fiesta 1.25 2012 i went on in holiday came back car battery was gone so put new battery car won't crank i have red light flashing on the cluster I've had fuses checked everything seems fine can anyone please help x

 

The red light should flash a 2 digit PATS fault code after the rapid flashing stops.
If it was only a visual check of fuses, I would suggest you try replacing fuse 27 in the engine compartment fusebox.

19 hours ago, Jessicah said:

Hey thanks for the reply x I  only have one key any suggestions what I can do x

With respect to all contributors to this thread, we're all just playing 'armchair mechanic'. As already suggested, I feel on this case you need to take it to someone to get a proper diagnosis as there are too many causes for you to try 'everything'...

3 hours ago, Dan62 said:

The red light should flash a 2 digit PATS fault code after the rapid flashing stops.
If it was only a visual check of fuses, I would suggest you try replacing fuse 27 in the engine compartment fusebox.

Hi il give that a check today if the engine is gone can that also be why it's not cranking and giving off the red light maybe x

1 hour ago, StephenFord said:

With respect to all contributors to this thread, we're all just playing 'armchair mechanic'. As already suggested, I feel on this case you need to take it to someone to get a proper diagnosis as there are too many causes for you to try 'everything'...

Problem is these mechanics charge so much money plus I have to get it recovered to them also my mot is running out soon so it's not looking good for me but thanks jessicah