Intermittent problem starting car

red_eye

pineapple wrote: »

I have a 2004 Peugeot 206.
Just today it started not responding when I turn the key in the ignition to start. No lights, no noise, no nothing . Not even an engine trying to turn over.
Looked under the bonnet - no signs of damp or anything loose.
A few minutes later, it starts no problem - though the date etc on the dashboard is flashing because it has unset itself.
It drives fine but after parking up just for a few moments, I have the same palaver trying to start up. It did this 3 times this morning. :mad:
Just wondered if anyone could give me an idea what it could be so that I don't sound totally clueless with the garage.
Cheers

battery leads lose, engine or gearbox earth strap broken or lose

hewhoisnotintheknow

Strider590 wrote: »

To be fair they seem to have gone out of their way to help.

On a general note....... Typical Peugeot/Citroen electrical problems.

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its not the makers fault the battery wasnt tightened up

viscachaz

viscachaz wrote: »

Mine will turn over, cut out completely (resetting the clock) and then start fine after that.. If you do get any clues from the garage, let me know!
Good luck and sorry i couldn't be of any help

Sorry for bumping an old thread, but this may be useful!

It was the battery on it's way out.. it was draining all the charge trying to start which was causing everything to reset.