Elliot Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 I've had a service today and yesterday, and the car has been returned to me this afternoon. I've just got in a few minutes ago to move it round the back and - wahey - it wont start! When I put the key in the ignition and turn it, there's a clicking sound. All the lights are lit up. I'm guessing the battery is flat One of the jobs they did was replacing the 'alternator belt' so I'm guessing it's something to do with this. Anyone know how this could have messed things up? I've never had a problem with the battery before, so don't have much of a clue. I'm tempted to try and jump start it, but I think I remember horror stories about resetting the ECU etc! I have a Clifford 600 alarm on there. Luckily BlackJax anti-hijacking has been disbled. Any ideas anyone? Where shall I begin!!? I'm supposed to be driving to Swindon at 7am in the morning, but it's looking increasingly unlikely! I don't want to jump it, and get there and the battery be flat again if it is the belt! Hmm, I spend £1040 at a garage and can't drive my car the next day - does this cheese anyone else off!? Sorry, the invoice was £1040 - I got charged £1047 for some reason - guess I'll find out tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 It might be that the starter motor is stuck, if it's quite happy to carry on clicking it can't be a flat battery - can it? My old Vauxhall did this for a while (before I changed the starter) a swift smack with a lump of wood and a hammer sorted it. Ben.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted May 20, 2004 Author Share Posted May 20, 2004 Is the starter motor in an area which might have been messed with during the service? Is there any basic checks I can do on it now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Originally posted by Elliot Is the starter motor in an area which might have been messed with during the service? Is there any basic checks I can do on it now? Now that I have no idea on. Sorry Dude. Ben.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 I had this same problem, got a friend in a clio to jump it and never had any other problems:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted May 21, 2004 Author Share Posted May 21, 2004 I had the RAC out this morning to jump it. He couldn't find any problems with the alternator etc so reckons they probably ran it dead at the garage (stereo or lights on with the doors open) then jump started it. The drive to my house is only around 10 minutes so it might not have charged the battery enough. Anyway, after running it for half hour I went to the garage and when filling up noticed my fog lights were on!! The little alarm goes off when you open the door if you've left your normal lights on, but not the fog lights. I'm putting it down to the driver (or mechanic) flicking the switch by accident and then not realising the fog lights were on when he got out the car (no buzzer) as it was sunny yesterday he wouldn't have seen. Hopefully that's the end of it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_TC Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 What sort of service was it for £1040?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted May 21, 2004 Author Share Posted May 21, 2004 The service was £215, the rest is made up of 2 rear tyres (£170 each!! ) I was expecting those, but wasn't expecting... ...front brake discs and pads, and alternator belt. With VAT and labour was £1040. Gutted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Toyota dealer?? Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted May 21, 2004 Author Share Posted May 21, 2004 Toyoda Tech, near Fareham - I think a few people on here use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 If the rear fogs are wired up legally they will only operate when the headlights are on, so you should retain the bleeper warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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