1993 Vauxhall Astra btry flat

1993 VAUXHALL ASTRA
120,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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engine light came on whilewas on long drive after sopping for 1hr btry was completly flat and can not start engine?
Mar 26, 2009 at 9:35 PM
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DAVE H
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jump start the car and put a voltmeter across battery terminals as explained in our "how to" pages and check your alternator is chargeing correctly !!


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Mar 30, 2009 at 2:29 AM
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