Problems Seat Terraco the starter motor does not work again and again

Hey guys! I have a 2019 Seat Tarraco with diesel, mileage approx. 176543 km. Recently I've been having various problems: Engine starts harder when cold, sometimes it won't start at all, weird engine noises, weak battery when starting, flickering or dimming lights and a warning light in the speedometer. I had a bad experience at my last mechanic visit, so I'm asking you: Have any of you had similar symptoms? What was the cause and what was your experience with the mechanic? Thanks in advance!

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Hey, your symptoms sound very much like a typical problem with the vehicle's electrics. I have a 2016 Seat Ateca and had similar problems last year. I also found that the engine struggled to start in the cold and the lights flickered. I also had a weak battery and various warning lights. My mechanic determined at the time that the fault was the result of a secondary fault in the vehicle's electrical system. More precisely, the control unit (ECU) was damaged and there were problems with several sensors. This work was quite complex and time-consuming, but necessary to get the car back into a reliable condition. If you have similar symptoms, I can only advise you to go to a trustworthy workshop and have the electronics checked comprehensively. Good luck and have a good journey!

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Hey, thanks for your reply! Could you perhaps tell me how much you paid for the repair back then? And did anything else happen afterwards? Best regards!

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Hey, you're welcome! So, during my last visit to the garage, it was discovered that I was having problems starting the engine. Fortunately, the problem was resolved quite quickly. The mechanic said that the fault was the result of a fault in the vehicle's electrical system. The good news: the cost of the repair was €0 because it was just a minor issue that he was able to fix in no time at all. Since then, my Seat Ateca has been running like clockwork again and no further problems have arisen. I hope this gives you some hope that it could be just a minor issue. It's best to go to a trustworthy garage to have a closer look. Good luck and have a safe journey! Best regards!

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Hey, thanks again for the detailed answer! That sounds reassuring and gives me hope. I really will go to another garage and have the electronics checked thoroughly. I hope it turns out to be something minor in my case too. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks for your advice and motivation! Best wishes to all!

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