Will not crank over

2008 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
110,000 MILES • 1.9L • 2WD • MANUAL
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LUKECMPOWELL
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Hi all, my vehicle has decided it doesn’t want to start, all electrics are still working but it just won’t even attempt to fire up. The aa have been to it but no idea, thought initially it was a key issue but the spare won’t work either? It will bump start so the only thing I can think of is an immobilizer issue, but any advice would be greatly appreciated. Help
Jan 20, 2019 at 10:57 AM
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D6SPAN
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To clarify, does it start then shut off or do nothing at all when you turn the key to crank it?
Jan 20, 2019 at 11:06 AM
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LUKECMPOWELL
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It doesn’t even crank, all interior stuff comes on but nothing when you turn the key.
Jan 20, 2019 at 11:08 AM
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D6SPAN
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Turn on all of your accessories in the interior of your vehicle that you can control from the drivers's seat. Blowers on high, radio on, headlights on bright, etc and see if they dim when you try to start the vehicle. If they do not dim or slow, then your battery is okay and you should start looking at the starter.
If you don't mind me asking, where are you located? Most automotive part stores in the US will test starters for free.
Let me know what you find or if there is any more information that I can find for you.
Jan 20, 2019 at 12:10 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

If i can jump in here with a couple guides to help us see what's going on.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Please run down these guides and report back.
Jan 21, 2019 at 1:20 PM
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