2005 C3 Desire - completely dead, won't start.

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My Name: Bubblesmk45

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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2005 (05)
Engine Size: 1.4
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 57000
Trim Level: Desire
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No

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Hi - I've had my C3 since December. Was serviced and MOT'd. Since having it, I've had to have an injector replaced due to running on 3 cylinders. Not sure if that would have any relation to the current problem.
I drove my car all day Friday, no issues. Went out in it yesterday and noticed all the dash lights on (hadn't even put the key in). Started fine. Put radio on and it made a loud beeping noise. Still dash lights were all on, no mileage shown and none of the petrol level indicators were showing. Drove the car, switched off engine. Lights remained. Left overnight (stupidly) and today it won't start at all. Not even ticking. Central locking not work. What could it be?! Tried jump starting and that did nothing. Got someone coming out tomorrow but keen to get an idea.
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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2002 (52)
Engine Size: 1.4 (16v)
Fuel Type: Diesel
Mileage: 100000
Trim Level: Exclusive
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
Engine name: DV4 16-valve diesel (90 PS)
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Welcome to the forum Bubblesmk45

Lights remained. Left overnight (stupidly) and today it won't start at all. Not even ticking. Central locking not work. What could it be?!
Battery is flat, don't jump start the C3, charge the battery off the car or replace the battery.

Put radio on and it made a loud beeping noise. Still dash lights were all on, no mileage shown and none of the petrol level indicators were showing.
Going back to the original fault, sounds like BSI is giving problems, maybe it got wet?

locate the BSI - fuse box
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My Name: glenk

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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2005 (05)
Engine Size: 1.4
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 80000
Trim Level: Desire
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No

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I have the same problem. My C3 is completely dead, turn the key and nothing at all, no lights, sound nothing. Did you find a solution to your problem? Thanks
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Model: C3 2002-2005, Original shape model
Year: 2003 (03)
Engine Size: 1.4 i
Fuel Type: Petrol
Mileage: 79984
Trim Level: VTR+
Gearbox: Manual 5 speed
DPF: No
LHD or RHD: RHD (UK)
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glenk wrote:I have the same problem. My C3 is completely dead, turn the key and nothing at all, no lights, sound nothing. Did you find a solution to your problem? Thanks
For a non starter, dead, check the battery and the starter motor solenoid.
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