Peugeot Boxer Won't Start

Anyone else seen this? My 2001 Peugeot Boxer, gasoline engine, won't start. Mileage is 149375 km. I suspect it is an engine control malfunction. It turns over but just won't catch. I've checked the battery cable connections, and they seemed a bit loose.

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I had similar starting issues with my Boxer – although not sure of the year – it sounds like a bad connection. Have you load tested the battery? Even if it shows 12V, it might not have enough amps to start the engine.

Load test? What does this involve?

A load test checks the battery's ability to deliver current under load, simulating starting the engine. If it fails, even with good voltage, it indicates a weak battery. A proper garage should be able to perform this test for you. If that fails, it may be the engine control itself.

Thanks for the suggestion. As it happens it was the loose battery cables. A workshop visit to diagnose and fix it cost me 155€. All good now.

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