Astra won't start

[scoey1001]

Hi all, my sister has just rang to say her 2006 astra sri wont start. Apparently the key fob opens the doors remotely but when she goes to start the engine it doesn't even turn over. She says there is a yellow car symbol with a spanner next to it comes up but that's all.

Any suggestions would be grateful before she gets someone out. Thanks

[Mignon]

LOl. Flat battery.

[Penelope Stopit]

Do the headlights light up brightly when they are switched on with the ignition on?

[scoey1001]

Dont think it's the battery as she drove it literally 2 mins before.

Thanks Penelope, she can't check at the moment but is going to in about an hour. What would this indicate if they did come on?

She is going to get the AA out tomorrow but just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions.

[Penelope Stopit]

If the headlights come on brightly the battery isn't flat, if the battery isn't flat there is the possibility of a bad engine earth amongst many other possibilities, a bad engine earth will cause the loss of dash lights such as battery light and park brake light and the starter motor will not operate

[Sheepshanks]

scoey1001 said:

She says there is a yellow car symbol with a spanner next to it comes up but that's all.

If that's flashing it means there's a problem with the immobiliser, probably the key. Does she have a spare key to try?

[kev b]

Theres a procedure to carry out if the key goes out of synch with the immobiliser.

I think you sit in the car turn the ignition on and lock and unlock the car with the key buttons,
I have had to do this a few times in the past.

Google should provide details

[scoey1001]

Sheepshanks said:

If that's flashing it means there's a problem with the immobiliser, probably the key. Does she have a spare key to try?

No spare unfortunately. Apparently it is not flashing.

She is going to try a few of your suggestions this afternoon before ringing the AA. Thanks all