Vantage will not start

[anonymous-user]

So, car will not start.

Checked the boot switch and now the dashboard just reads 'check battery off switch' ? I assume this is the one in the boot?

Car is started weekly but not been driven for a month or so, battery was brand new upon collection from AM in DEC.

Just put it on trickle now and the f***ing cap pinged off into the lining and I can't reach it.

S*** day travelling and just fancied a good drive but no!!

Surely it can't be dead already?

No tracker activated but one is installed.

ETA; it's a 2008 MY with the newer seats.

Edited by Trexthedinosaur on Friday 3rd February 22:36

[V12VMan]

Put the drivers seat-back forward and on the panel near the bottom is a hole (very low down near the door from memory) stick your finger through and you will feel a button, press this and all should be good,

[anonymous-user]

Will try this then!!

Just realised ... electric seats

[markiep1]

You can see the hole for the switch without moving the seat, just squat down beside the seat and you should see it. I know because I accidently knocked the switch in the boot without realising, next time I came to use the car I was met with the same as you good luck

[NAC63]

markiep1 said:

You can see the hole for the switch without moving the seat, just squat down beside the seat and you should see it. I know because I accidently knocked the switch in the boot without realising, next time I came to use the car I was met with the same as you good luck

I did the same

[davek_964]

Even electric seats have a lever at the base of the seat back to tilt it forward which would give you plenty of access (although the lever is quite hard to get to it your seat is reasonably far back).

[anonymous-user]

Sorted, trickle charge over night and a good join this morning.

Smile has returned, love this car

[markiep1]

Trexthedinosaur said:

Sorted, trickle charge over night and a good join this morning.

Smile has returned, love this car

Pleased your all sorted

[AstonExige]

Trexthedinosaur said:

Sorted, trickle charge over night and a good join this morning.

Smile has returned, love this car

Invest in one of those Ctec battery conditioners and just get into a habit of connecting it up each time you park it up in the garage. Mines on constant when its parked at home. Should help to prolong the life of the battery and ensure no re-occurrences of your issue