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Why won't my Peugeot 106 1.5 diesel start?

My R-reg Peugeot 106 diesel started playing up. On Tuesday I did about five miles in the car. I got home and switched the engine off, then realised I'd forgotten something so tried to start it back up. The car was turning over but not starting up. I tried to start it a few times but could feel the battery draining. I took the battery out and give it a quick two-hour charge. I put the battery back in and it started straight away. This morning the car wouldn't start again. I noticed that both times the car has failed to start, the glow plug light on the dash hasn't come on.

Asked on 27 August 2010 by applegas1969

Answered by Honest John
I think you need a new battery.
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