A cure for the 'flu

[DCerebrate]

I was intending to take the cerb out today, to begin answering the question: 'is there evidence that a brisk drive in a Cerbera can alter the course of persistent 'flu symptoms?' This 8 days after last using the car. But intervention was a non-starter - literally. Plenty of battery power, as judged by interior light and windows, immobiliser working fine, but no ignition lights, zero response to black button, and touchkey not helping. Any thoughts, so that I can continue my research?!

[tofts]

in light of damp weather my inital thoughts stray to the dreaded silver key. If black button is unresponsive and power is indeed good, this would be my first thought.

Failing that, fuse 20 or corresponding relay 5 (if car is pre 2002 ish), post this year fuse 7 and relay 33.

Jody

Ps, Cerbs do cure illness.

[DCerebrate]

Thanks, will check things out 2morrow.

[Incognegro]

As Tofts suggests even if it is slightly out of orientation it can read as 'off' making thing not respond

[DCerebrate]

So embarrassing guys, yes I must have knocked the silver key when pulling the charger out of the cigarette lighter. And being hidden in the winter gloom, had even forgotten it existed. Anyway your rapid response saved the day, and I will get on with my research tomorrow...............

[bobbins]

If I'd seen this earlier I would have posted the same suggestion as Tofts - have come unstuck myself the same way a few years ago. Reckon I can have only brushed that silver key a smidge or so while removing keys. The thing truly is the work of Satan...

[Incognegro]

Mine once shifted when I went over a bump at 70mph (over taking lane on m42) engine died and I shat me pants coasted to safety and scratching my head. Went through all checks and guess what it was?

My next update was to have the evil key replaced with a latching button.

[NuddyRap]

Never touch the silver key!

But...

Never forget the silver key. It'll kill ya.


How's the research gone?

[DCerebrate]

Hi

New starting procedure - eyeball silver key. Silver key stares back. Mutual respect.

Trial of one - Cerb great for recovery, not a cure for flu.

Took BetterHalf to cinema in Glasgow, Cerb growled up M77 and back, on best behaviour, would happily take to Italy tomorrow, if I could.....

Photo of midnight handwash on return.