Hi all, please help. My peaugeot 206 2001 1.4 nightmare of a car won't start, it sometimes does and sometimes doesn't. Ive had new sparks, new injectors, everything lights up my lights don't dim when I try so not battery related. It bump starts within seconds but not always easy to bump start on own!! Or even with 2 children under 5 in car. I will never ever buy a peaugeot again EVER! Jenny x

. Remove and fully charge the battery. Most auto parts stores will do this for free.

. Clean the battery terminals and cable connections.

Since it push starts, the problem is with the battery, connections, or starter motor. My gut is you need a new battery.

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Originally Posted by TxGreaseMonkey

. Remove and fully charge the battery. Most auto parts stores will do this for free.

. Clean the battery terminals and cable connections.

Since it push starts, the problem is with the battery, connections, or starter motor.

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Had new battery still does it... had new starter about a year ago... had that checked at garage they said its fine x

Does the starter motor crank the engine with authority?

If not, clean the battery terminals and cable connections. Examine the cables for unseen corrosion and breaks. Clean the connections going to the starter motor.

When I turn the key it has no turn over what so ever although just lately sometimes I've been lucky and kept going and going and its started fine all of a sudden x

I feel like having a Faulty Towers moment with a branch and a lot of swear words lol... ill try cleaning it bit hard in this crappy weather. Thank you for your advice

Clean the battery terminals and cable connections. Examine the cables for unseen corrosion and breaks. Clean the connections going to the starter motor.

If the problem persists, assess whether you think the problem is with the ignition switch. Have it checked for wear, pitting, or melting.