Hi all,
Hoping I can get some help here due to my local mechanic being shut till next month and I'm stuck at home with a car that won't start.
Car- Fiat Punto Mk1 1999 - Model 60
Issue- Had issues with getting it to start for a few months but after atleast 3 key turns she'd always run fine.
Went to turn her on one morning and nothing happened, I'd turn the key and get a simple *click* and nothing. All veichale electrical componets (Dash lights/headlights) would still work without diming or anything that would indicate battery issues.
Left it there for a day - Same issue.
3rd day the battery was completely drained for some reason. Recharged the battery, checked the acid levels with a Hydrometer and they were all in the green, plugged it back in went to test, again just a click and nothing. Left it another day and the battery was fully drained yet again. (I have unplugged the radio so it wouldn't be left on by accident during these tests).
Does anyone have any clue what it might be considering from what I read it could be either the alternator the Relay Fuse or the starter motor?
This probably isnt the place to get free mechanical advice but I'm out of options until the mechanic opens.
Hoping I can get some help here due to my local mechanic being shut till next month and I'm stuck at home with a car that won't start.
Car- Fiat Punto Mk1 1999 - Model 60
Issue- Had issues with getting it to start for a few months but after atleast 3 key turns she'd always run fine.
Went to turn her on one morning and nothing happened, I'd turn the key and get a simple *click* and nothing. All veichale electrical componets (Dash lights/headlights) would still work without diming or anything that would indicate battery issues.
Left it there for a day - Same issue.
3rd day the battery was completely drained for some reason. Recharged the battery, checked the acid levels with a Hydrometer and they were all in the green, plugged it back in went to test, again just a click and nothing. Left it another day and the battery was fully drained yet again. (I have unplugged the radio so it wouldn't be left on by accident during these tests).
Does anyone have any clue what it might be considering from what I read it could be either the alternator the Relay Fuse or the starter motor?
This probably isnt the place to get free mechanical advice but I'm out of options until the mechanic opens.