Hi guys,

as you know I've got a 2000 VW polo 6N2 and i have gone to start it tonight and nothing! All electrics working fine, lights etc, locking but when i turn the key to ignition point nothing! Not even a turn over or rev! I have attached a pic of the light that is showing on the dash any ideas of possible fixes? or prices to fix etc etc etc would be massively appreciated

Alex

Edited 21 July, 200719 yr by alexb

Thats a battery warning light.

1.The battery may not have enough charge to start the car. Turn everything off, then try starting the car.

2. If that fails try charging the battery with a battery charger, or jumping the charge from another car using jump leads or bump starting the car.

3. Renew the battery, perhaps borrow a friends one.

If the car manages to start then you should look at why the battery died, possibly age and use, or maybe the alternator needs replacing. Check the fan belt, make sure it hasn't snapped or isn't jumping, it may need tightening.

If the fan belt is perished or snapped then your old battery will probably be alright to re-use, simply charge it and put it back in.

Edited 21 July, 200719 yr by Quinny

Really really appreciate that mate thanks a lot! Owe you a pint if it works!

Alex