Elise 111R Won't Start

[VladTheDad]

Went back to my 111R this afternoon. Its been in the garage unused for a couple of weeks but on a battery conditioner. Unlocked and tried ignition - random dash lights start flashing slowly as soon as I turn the key and I can hear a relay clicking - the engine doesn't even attempt to start. Reset immobiliser and tried again - same result. Reconnected the battery conditioner, locked doors and immobilised, left it for a few minutes, went back and unlocked. This time everything seems fine until I try to start the engine - now all the lights flash and the relay clicks but the engine does nothing at all.

The battery appears to be fine and it's been kept in a dry garage. I wonder if the immobiliser is playing up?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[jb111s]

Flat battery, try jumping off another car or give the battery a good overnight charge.

[hueandcry71]

VladTheDad said:

Went back to my 111R this afternoon. Its been in the garage unused for a couple of weeks but on a battery conditioner. Unlocked and tried ignition - random dash lights start flashing slowly as soon as I turn the key and I can hear a relay clicking - the engine doesn't even attempt to start. Reset immobiliser and tried again - same result. Reconnected the battery conditioner, locked doors and immobilised, left it for a few minutes, went back and unlocked. This time everything seems fine until I try to start the engine - now all the lights flash and the relay clicks but the engine does nothing at all.

The battery appears to be fine and it's been kept in a dry garage. I wonder if the immobiliser is playing up?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Same car as me and a few weeks ago the same problem.
It was the battery and the AA said something was draining it although the dealer said it was fine. I hadnt driven mine for just over a week at the time. It has been fine ever since.

[NathanE]

Maybe the conditioner has charged it too much and f****** up the battery?

[VladTheDad]

I suspect the battery is fkd. Conditioner is not showing more than 11v even though its been connected for weeks. Will replace it. Strange thing is that speedo is now showing 35mph - hope it resets?!

[VladTheDad]

For anyone who is interested I replaced the battery and everything worked fine. Thanks for your replies. Happy new year.