9-3 not starting

[TotalControl]

My sister recently purchased my 2003 9-3 1.8t Vector and loved it. However, today her patience was tested (as well as mine) when she parked up at Asda Watford, went in, came back out and the car just wouldn't start at all. Nothing.

I changed the battery and the original fault code (Anti Lock Brake failure) disappeared but after the initial checks stating everything was OK, there was nothing. Only the amber engine light was on.

When turning the key, you can hear the click coming from the starter motor but the car isn't turning. All lights and radio work absolutely fine. I'm assuming it's probably the starter motor but I may be wrong.

It's currently still stuck in Asda car park where none of us can do anything until the weekend.

So what's happened here then? Anyone want to shine some light on this situation please?

[TotalControl]

It's definitely the starter motor.

Any ideas where I could pick one up from?

[TotalControl]

Forgot to say, it's an automatic.

[TotalControl]

Some places online suggest it could be the battery. Although the replacement is smaller, could this also be an issue on them?

[TotalControl]

Pickled said:

TotalControl said:

Forgot to say, it's an automatic.

Inhibitor switch on the gearbox? Car might think its not in P or N so won't allow starter to spin.

Could this be bypassed?

[TotalControl]

It started. She's alive!

Apparently there was a switch that was turned to some sort of off mode but I feel my parents haven't quite explained the issue properly. I'll ask the guy who came to take a look later for future reference.

[TotalControl]

It was the little yellow button on the battery terminal that needed pushing. Something as simple as that? I'm sure I pressed it before...