V50 Electrics : - V50 D3 2011, Car won't start, battery or alternator?

Swintona95 · Nov 12th, 2022, 17:04

Hi all, would appreciate some advice. Didn't use my car for a week, no previous warning symptoms, and experienced the following:

-With key in ignition, middle position, Car initially displayed a 'abs service required' warning message and abs light briefly came on
-took key out and put it back in, message disappeared, but when I tried to start the car there was no sound or anything, it just didn't work
-car then went entirely dead, no lights on the dash at all, although the dash cam was drawing power and my headlights came on (I could also use the high beam flash).
-headlights even stayed on with no key in ignition
-engine light (yellow) was permanently on, even with keys not in the ignition. This eventually turned off
-cockpit lights did work although did seem a little dim
-eventually nothing was working and the car just seemed entirely dead. No lights on dash either. Key fob didn't work for locking so had to manually lock with key in the door.

I've consulted some friends and looked online but can't seem to get a general consensus on the problem. I'd like to get some advice so I know whether to get a brand new battery installed or somehow get it towed to a garage for a bigger repair. I know nothing about cars and wouldn't know how to jump start. It's also parked on the street (bumper to bumper parking) and jump starting will be awkward as I would end up blocking the road.

I have a 2011 plate v50 on 115k miles, had been previously looked after quite well.

MDS40 · Nov 12th, 2022, 19:14

Weak battery causes no end of phantom error messages etc on these cars.
Get a friend to recharge it and see how it goes.
If all is then okay start saving for a new battery.

Swintona95 · Nov 13th, 2022, 09:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDS40

Weak battery causes no end of phantom error messages etc on these cars.
Get a friend to recharge it and see how it goes.
If all is then okay start saving for a new battery.

Thank you! I really hope it is the battery because otherwise it will cost me a fortune to get it to the garage. I presume some local garages offer pick up services (for a fee of course).

I will get it replaced this week and hope for the best.

Simmy · Nov 13th, 2022, 11:50

there are plenty mobile mechanics find some numbers and store them in your phone for emergency's .

Swintona95 · Nov 14th, 2022, 18:52

For anyone wondering, the battery was absolutely screwed. Replaced it and all works fine.

MDS40 · Nov 15th, 2022, 12:40

Good news.
Thanks for the update.

Nov 12th, 2022, 17:04	#1
Swintona95 New Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 21:59 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Yorkshire	V50 D3 2011, Car won't start, battery or alternator? Hi all, would appreciate some advice. Didn't use my car for a week, no previous warning symptoms, and experienced the following: -With key in ignition, middle position, Car initially displayed a 'abs service required' warning message and abs light briefly came on -took key out and put it back in, message disappeared, but when I tried to start the car there was no sound or anything, it just didn't work -car then went entirely dead, no lights on the dash at all, although the dash cam was drawing power and my headlights came on (I could also use the high beam flash). -headlights even stayed on with no key in ignition -engine light (yellow) was permanently on, even with keys not in the ignition. This eventually turned off -cockpit lights did work although did seem a little dim -eventually nothing was working and the car just seemed entirely dead. No lights on dash either. Key fob didn't work for locking so had to manually lock with key in the door. I've consulted some friends and looked online but can't seem to get a general consensus on the problem. I'd like to get some advice so I know whether to get a brand new battery installed or somehow get it towed to a garage for a bigger repair. I know nothing about cars and wouldn't know how to jump start. It's also parked on the street (bumper to bumper parking) and jump starting will be awkward as I would end up blocking the road. I have a 2011 plate v50 on 115k miles, had been previously looked after quite well.

Nov 12th, 2022, 19:14	#2
MDS40 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 17:55 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Berkshire	Weak battery causes no end of phantom error messages etc on these cars. Get a friend to recharge it and see how it goes. If all is then okay start saving for a new battery. __________________ 2006 S40 2.4 SE Auto. Ruby Red. 83K Miles Some previous cars include: Jaguar x type: Mazda 6 : Mazda 626: Ford Sierra 2.0: Toyota Celica ST 1600 : Hillman Avenger: Triumph Spitfire: Oh and a Volvo 340 GL 1984 company car from new. Last edited by MDS40; Nov 12th, 2022 at 19:16.

Nov 15th, 2022, 12:40	#6
MDS40 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 17:55 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Berkshire	Good news. Thanks for the update. __________________ 2006 S40 2.4 SE Auto. Ruby Red. 83K Miles Some previous cars include: Jaguar x type: Mazda 6 : Mazda 626: Ford Sierra 2.0: Toyota Celica ST 1600 : Hillman Avenger: Triumph Spitfire: Oh and a Volvo 340 GL 1984 company car from new.

Nov 13th, 2022, 11:50	#4
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 22:35 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	there are plenty mobile mechanics find some numbers and store them in your phone for emergency's .

Nov 14th, 2022, 18:52	#5
Swintona95 New Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 21:59 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Yorkshire	For anyone wondering, the battery was absolutely screwed. Replaced it and all works fine.

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