Grjwt1

Just to update. I have now been able to get the multi test out and done some testing. Basically the battery had failed. Although it had the volts under load these dramatically reduced to the point it could not turn the starter. Tested the alternator which was fine. Also checked for fault codes but none listed. New battery fitted and so far so good. Never had a battery fail this way i.e. no weaknesses displayed before failure. Maybe a feature of stop start system. At least the local parts factor had a 30% off sale. Car is 3 and a half years old but very low mileage 10K when I brought it 3months ago and done 3.5k since.

Thanks for the comment. The days when you could fix things with a small tool kit. Use to fix my old skoda 110LS with a bicycle cable on the carb butterfly actuator. It used to wear all the time. Happy days

mine did this today. It was accompanied with ticking sound. Behind dash. Checked all connections disconnected and reconnected battery checked earth and lead to starter solenoid. Both tight. Like the starter of this thread I had two sets of mats so hopefully with me moving the mats it has resolved. However, my car cut out in traffic. Dead not even hazard lights worked.clock set to zero PID powered down etc. It did start again after 30 mins.so just wondering if it is something else!