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Seat Ibiza engine refuses to start

I'm losing my mind! My 2001 Seat Ibiza, gasoline engine, won't start. The engine light is on. I suspect it's the engine software, but I'm clueless. The engine fault came out of nowhere and now she is stalling for good. Could it be something simple before I spend money at a mechanic?

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I had a similar issue with my old Opel Astra. The engine wouldn't start, and the check engine light was on. Have you checked the battery cable connections? A loose or corroded connection can cause those symptoms.

Interesting. With the Astra, was it visibly loose, or did you need to do some deeper digging to find the problem? I've given the connections a quick look, but nothing obvious stands out.

In my case, it wasn't immediately obvious. There was some corrosion and a slight looseness. After cleaning the terminals and tightening them, the problem disappeared. If you've checked and still nothing, it might be best to take it to a workshop for a proper diagnosis.

You were spot on! I cleaned the battery terminals, tightened everything, and it fired right up. The engine light is gone too. Cost me 155€ at the workshop, but it was worth it to avoid a tow. Thanks for the help!

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