2001 MG ZR car wont start

2001 MG ZR
80,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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ANDYC_ANDREWC
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i left my mgzr 160vvc kseries parked for two months obviously the battery was flat i tried my booster box which i found only had enough charge to disarm the immobilizer and not the car. any how i tried jumpstarting my car with a van but when i connected the leads to the van my horn started sounding i took them streight of and tried again but this time when i went to turn ignition on the car being jumped i can turn key to start position and nothing happens not even a click from the starter motor. cud a knacked battery cause this or should it still atleast turn over with jumpleads on. any help would be much grateful.
Jan 18, 2010 at 11:47 AM
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DAVE H
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the immoboliser disables starter motor function on this vehicle .. check it is off !!
Mar 16, 2010 at 7:41 AM
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