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As above my car isnt getting into the accessories stage in order to start.

So if i turn the key in the ignition the key will move into the position but the various lights will not appear on the dash. Subsequently it wont start.

Also i dont think its due to a flat battery because stereo headlights etc. work.

Help much appreciated

Does your car have an immobiliser?

Is the key physically getting stuck at the accessories point, or does it go all the way to start?

Vectose wrote:Does your car have an immobiliser?

The above is the first thing that I thought of as well.

aza013 wrote:

Vectose wrote:Does your car have an immobiliser?

The above is the first thing that I thought of as well.

+1 for me

Also check your battery connections and all your earth points, could be loss.

Vectose wrote:Does your car have an immobiliser?

Yes the car has an immobiliser which deactivates when the key is turned past accessories but not to crank then back to accessories. very convoluted

ok so most likely there is an issue with that immobiliser.

Im not sure this system would be factory or familiareto you guys so may have to do some investigating. thanks

Radio and lights cam still work with a flat battery...

I think you need just over 9volts in the battery to start the car, but the radio and lights use Bugger all.. This is why hazard lights can still work on a flat battery..

When was the last time the car was used? Has it just been sitting there?

rock_it wrote:Radio and lights cam still work with a flat battery...

I think you need just over 9volts in the battery to start the car, but the radio and lights use Bugger all.. This is why hazard lights can still work on a flat battery..

When was the last time the car was used? Has it just been sitting there?

thanks for the heads up on this very helpful. this could definatly be a factor since the car has beeb used intermittently lately.

That may be your problem.. I have this issue with my Evo.. So bought a charger that is constantly hooked up to the battery and wall.. Charger kicks in when the alarm sucks the juice.. Then cuts out when charged.

If you have a multi metre see what Amos the battery is putting out when you go to kick it over.. I bet it will be at 4 or 5 amps..

Turn your head lights on and have a peep out front to see if they are bright. If they are dull your battery is almost dead.

If they are bright and you are not getting any dash lights etc check the interior fuses.