TD4 Sport stalled will not start

Neil Robinson · Mar 18, 2016

just arrived in SW France 600 mile trip all good. Drove into house drive and stalled ( it's an automatic!) . Now will not star. Turns over once then hissing sound. ?? No fuel ? Tank filled 50 miles ago. Not cold enough for fuel freezing. Help!

Skinny Mike · Mar 18, 2016

Can you hear the pumps when the ignition is turned on.
Has one of the turbo hoses popped off or split.
Any lights on the dash board?
Mike

Neil Robinson · Mar 18, 2016

Thanks. Pumps were whirling and there was a hissing under the bonnet which made me think fuel. In fact it was a duff battery. Just wasn't expecting it after just ending a 600mile drive! Worth noting that did turn over once; lights did not dim but repair linked up booster and all started up. Just got new battery and happy car.
Congrats to RAC. I have European cover as we drive to France 10 times a year. Phoned at 9:58. Breakdown truck arrived at 10:40; at garage at 11:15; fixed at 11:30! I'm in rural France 12190!

Skinny Mike · Mar 18, 2016

Good stuff, have a good time.
Mike

Nodge68 · Mar 18, 2016

It's not unheard of for a battery to die on a long journey. The battery temperature can rise due to under bonnet heat, causing the battery to boil. I've seen this several times in the past. Glad you are sorted.

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