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I ain't technically capable of all this, but I can wiggle a fuse. I'll get my friend to have another look and show him this thread. Thanks for the help.

My friend suggested the starter motor. I'll go now and have a quick look at the fuses. Cheers

So that leaves the ignition switch, so that should be the first port of call do you think?

Is there any way to reset the immobiliser that won't cost me a fortune as I'm broke at the moment

Just tried the spare key, but it didn't work, good shout still. I've just spent the last 5 minutes trying to get it started and one thing I noticed was that I couldn't hear the usual fuel pump noise when turning the key, then after 20 or so attempts I heard the fuel and it started.

Good shout. Car's a manual.

I haven't got a clue about recoding the vehicle, wasn't aware this type of thing was even required when changing a battery. But then the last time I properly worked on a car myself, was our old 1980 Mini Clubman Estate. Where would I start or is it something that needs to be done by a technician? Previous battery was also AGM. The dash lights and headlights don't dim when I try to start the car.

Hi xman. My friend checked the battery and it's fully charged, the car has stop start but the first thing I did when this problem started was switch it off.

I'm now having the same problem as Chris, exactly as he described it.

That's a good call, one of my friends suggested the same, so I'll start there. Car's done 160k so I might need to start a check list.

Hi all. Got a problem with my 13 plate 1.6 greenline. Ignition comes on but it won't crank first time, but if I try it a couple of times, then leave it for 10 minutes or so, it starts but I have to keep the key turned in the ignition for 5/10 seconds before it cranks, feels a bit like it's thinking about whether it wants to start or not. Once started the problem disappears, but then returns again when the cars not used for a day or two. Fitted a new Bosch S5A08 - 70A/H - 760A - Agm 12 months ago and it's fully charged and working fine. Any help or advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.