Peugeot 306 won't start?

Galadriel

Recently bought a 99 Peugeot 306 1.4 Petrol and can't get it to start. When I turn the key in the ignition all the lights on dashboard light up but won't start, I can still open/close the electric windows.

I got the OH to try jump start it today, got it started but I cut out reversing out of space and couldn't get it going again, tried jump starting it again but nothing.

Will probably buy a new battery tomorrow to see if that's the problem.(hopefully it's something simple like that!)

Any one any ideas?

Cheers

jimmyw

Do you hear a click when you operate the key at the start position or not?

twincamman

is there a small red light flashing on the dash above the clocks maybe

Galadriel

jimmyw wrote: »

Do you hear a click when you operate the key at the start position or not?

Yes, there is a click.

Galadriel

twincamman wrote: »

is there a small red light flashing on the dash above the clocks maybe

No small red light flashing, everything just lights up.

patrickc

sounds like battery cant hold a charge it's fecked and you need a new one.

Galadriel

patrickc wrote: »

sounds like battery cant hold a charge it's fecked and you need a new one.

I'll get a new one tomorrow, will be happy if that's all it is.

jimmyw

Should also check the connections on the starter/solenoid to make sure they are ok just to rule them out aswell.If the lights are coming on it might not be the battery.Best to get the battery checked first before replacing it.