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Hi -thanks for the replys. Fuse 28 looks. Going to have a look at the switch again as car is complete non starter with the new switch where as with the old switch it would go eventually sometimes. Wondering if it might be a poor connection on the ECU pair of wires - will have a look at them tomorrow when I have time. Slow cranking - the new Starter motor in there it was definatly a more laboured start than the old motor. When i had charged the battery and put it back on the car started and died, i then gave it some pedal and it fired up. We have had all the inlet/fuel rail off to get to starter motor as its buried at the back of the engine in an auto - not under the battery in a 'normal' car. Cheers

Where to begin. Skoda Fabia Ambiente Mk1 1.4 16v Auto 2004 Initial problems - wouldn't start - everyone said new battery. Changed battery no difference. Search threads - loose wire on starter motor? Starter motor on Auto - well hidden!! Nope all good there. Local 'mate' mechanic - volt meter etc - starter motor gone. Obtained and fitted new starter motor. Initially didn't work then after full charge on new battery - spluttered into life. Great me thinks. Ongoing brake switch error code - P0571 - but nothing stopping car running. Car wouldn't start (wife driving of course) - clear error code - car starts (but could have also pressed brake pedal and move gear selector as well) all lights on but no turn over - same as always. Ok must get the switch changed - didn't know it was enough to stop car starting but that's what its pointing to. Got new switch from local skoda dealer - followed guide on here - really good guide many thanks. Car still won't start and P0571 coming up immediately. Brake lights are working. What next any thoughts ideas would be greatly appreciated....... Is there a switch in the gear selector that can kill engine start? I can move gear selector (no ignition but but brake pressed) - can brake light switch stop car from starting. EPC warning light is on as was check engine. Clear codes - clears check engine but not EPC - it used to but not any more. About 6 months ago we had a power steering sensor code - cleared and never appeared again. Admit we have/had been using with the EPC and Check engine on but code reader only ever reported P0571. Many Thanks folks (in advance) Michael