Electric's not functioning and engine not igniting. Immobiliser issue?

[NotQuiteAKing]

Hey, Clio newbie here.

I only purchased this Clio last week and it's already broken down on me. 2 days ago, I put my key into the ignition, the dashboard lights briefly came on but the engine wouldn't turn over and then everything went down. After a while there was a clicking noise and the immobiliser light started flashing on.

After two days there's now a persistent clicking noise when you open the door and flashing of the immobiliser light when you open the door. There are also failures in the system when you try turning the lights on. Also the central locking seems to come and go, both keys have been tried.

We tried charging the battery but the meter with a fully charged reading after. Could it be the wiring from the battery or the immobiliser? Here's a video of the issue.



Cheers.

 

[STEVE.M]

We tried charging the battery but the meter with a fully charged reading after.

Cheers.

Would you like a 2nd try at that?

After you have attempted to charge the battery, will it power the headlights?

 

[NotQuiteAKing]

Would you like a 2nd try at that?

After you have attempted to charge the battery, will it power the headlights?

Sorry I meant to say *we tried charging the battery but the charger gave a fully charged reader after about 10 minutes. It did power the headlights after the brief charge.

 

[STEVE.M]

Sorry I meant to say *we tried charging the battery but the charger gave a fully charged reader after about 10 minutes. It did power the headlights after the brief charge.

So does it still power the headlights now, though everything else is malfunctioning?

 

[NotQuiteAKing]

The headlights do come on, but they flicker and are also making the same clicking sound.

 

[STEVE.M]

The headlights do come on, but they flicker and are also making the same clicking sound.

With the key in your pocket?

I asked if the headlights worked, (for at least 60 seconds)

I did NOT ask you to attempt to start the engine.

 

[NotQuiteAKing]

seconds

With the key in your pocket?

I asked if the headlights worked, (for at least 60 seconds)

I did NOT ask you to attempt to start the engine.

Erm, I didn't? How can I test if the headlights work without putting the key in ignition and putting the electric on?

 

[stonejedi]

It sounds battery/electrical related.....SJ.

 

[STEVE.M]

Erm, I didn't? How can I test if the headlights work without putting the key in ignition and putting the electric on?

The headlights are independent of the ignition switch.

Just twist the stalk switch.

Did you buy from a dealer or privately?

Year, model & mileage?

I am only trying to establish if the battery has any future.

 

[NotQuiteAKing]

The headlights are independent of the ignition switch.

Just twist the stalk switch.

Did you buy from a dealer or privately?

Year, model & mileage?

I am only trying to establish if the battery has any future.

I bought it from a dealer.

Year: 2010 Model: 1.2 16V & Mileage: 31700

Testing it without the key and the lights come on, but they are flickering.

When you said try a second time did you try and recharge the battery again or was that directed at my awful grammar?

Thanks for your help, btw.

 

[STEVE.M]

I bought it from a dealer.

Year: 2010 Model: 1.2 16V & Mileage: 31700

Testing it without the key and the lights come on, but they are flickering.

When you said try a second time did you try and recharge the battery again or was that directed at my awful grammar?

Thanks for your help, btw.

I`m afraid it did not read as a coherent sentence.

Get on the phone to the dealer and have them come and collect the car, it`s not your problem.

I suspect it has sat on the forecourt for a while and just needs a battery, but if they cannot fix it, ask for your money back or an alternative car.

I would expect the use of a loan vehicle till there is a resolution.

Good luck.

 

[NotQuiteAKing]

I bought it from a dealer.

Year: 2010 Model: 1.2 16V & Mileage: 31700

Testing it without the key and the lights come on, but they are flickering.

When you said try a second time did you try and recharge the battery again or was

I`m afraid it did not read as a coherent sentence.

Get on the phone to the dealer and have them come and collect the car, it`s not your problem.

I suspect it has sat on the forecourt for a while and just needs a battery, but if they cannot fix it, ask for your money back or an alternative car.

I would expect the use of a loan vehicle till there is a resolution.

Good luck.

that directed at my awful grammar?

Thanks for your help, btw.

Yeah, I've not had much sleep so I can barely put together a coherent sentence.

I've got the dealer coming to have a look at it today or tomorrow.

Thanks for all your help, very much obliged.

 

[da rok]

Check the earths, there are several of them in the engine bay and often cause the electronics to go haywire