dietersturm1
Seat Ibiza engine refuses to start
Summary of the thread
A 2001 Seat Ibiza with a gasoline engine refused to start, and the engine light was on. The initial suspicion was a software issue, but it turned out to be a simpler problem with the battery connections. Cleaning and tightening the battery terminals resolved the issue, eliminating the need for more costly repairs.
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dietersturm1 (community.author)
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.
davidschulze6
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.
dietersturm1 (community.author)
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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davidschulze6
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.