Cranks but will not start even after charging battery

Tiny
NEILSD
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  • 2007 CITROEN PICASSO
  • 2.0L
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 102,211 MILES
Hi there, I have the car listed above vtr, hdi. I had the car over three years and no problems until now. Both of my side lights are faulting on the dash and not working. We had a cold spat this morning and now will not start even after charging. It cranks but will not fire up, but I have noticed while cranking the side lights flash on and off. Warnings appear on the dash economy mode or anti theft not working and then go off. I recently had to change fuses under the glove box on the passenger side to get the stereo and the cigarette lighter etc, working in the front as my four year old thought it would be a wise decision to put a five pence in the charging port which tripped out the side lights stereo etc. I am at a loss now so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Sunday, February 25th, 2018 AT 12:19 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Lets start by checking the ignition system for spark. Here is a guide to help you run the test:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 AT 3:20 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Ken it turns out the the battery was not holding the correct charge and wouldn't start the car correctly or power the side lights. Many thanks.
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Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 AT 10:33 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, March 1st, 2018 AT 9:52 AM

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