marvinneumann1

Seat Altea Starting Problem

Alright, I am getting seriously fed up! My Seat Altea built in refuses to start. The Engine light is on and I suspect some sort of Engine fault. Could it be ECU failure? Any ideas? I'm thinking maybe it's the cable connections of the battery because they don't look so good but I'm not sure where to even start with Engine diagnostics.

The Seat Altea had a starting problem with the engine light on, suspected to be an engine fault or ECU failure. The issue was identified as potentially being related to poor battery cable connections. After checking and addressing the battery connections, the problem was resolved, and the car started without issues, confirming the initial suspicion.

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Sounds familiar. Had similar issues with my old Renault Megane. Check engine light came on, wouldn't start. Have you checked the battery connections? Could be a simple fix.

Battery connections huh? Interesting. What exactly should I be looking for? Any specific signs of trouble?

Yeah, look for corrosion or loose connections. If they look dodgy, clean 'em up and tighten them. If that doesn't work, you probably need to get proper Engine diagnostics done at a workshop. Could be more serious, but start simple. That was the solution in my case.

Took your advice and went to a workshop. Turns out, you were spot on! It was dodgy cable connections to the battery and cost me 155€ to sort out. No more Engine light and my Altea is purring again!

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