Peugeot 307 SW (2002 - 2008) - 03 2.0HDi Display says 01-01-00 00.00 & wont start

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Mon 14 Dec 2009 23:43
03 2.0HDi Display says 01-01-00 00.00 & wont start - Redkiwi
Hi - I topped up my oil yesterday and the car started fine.
This morning it turned over a bit, but wouldnt fire. After a couple of attmpts the girlfriend gave up. Tonight the display says date is 01-01-00 and time is 00.00. Warning message of "airbag deactivated" comes up and no joy at starting. Lights appear to be fine, and tried to jump it but no joy. It appeared not to be taking any charge from the booster car, but still wouldn't start so I presume battery is OK.
I checked the oil (paranoia) and I had overfilled. I have managed to remove a super tight sump drain plug and the level is now 3/4 the way to max.
Also appears to be having remote key unlock / lock problems. Perhaps the engine is imobilised?
Does anyone have any ideas?

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 15/12/2009 at 01:55

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Tue 15 Dec 2009 07:42
03 2.0HDi Display says 01-01-00 00.00 & wont start - elekie&a/c doctor
The display has gone back to set-up mode due to low battery voltage.I suspect your battery is in trouble.Jump stsrting a diesel engine can be a bit tricky unles the jump leads are spot-on top quality.Disconnect the battery and re-charge or replace with new.hth
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Tue 15 Dec 2009 14:29
03 2.0HDi Display says 01-01-00 00.00 & wont start - Andrew-T
Simply remaking the battery connections may be enough. I changed an 8-year-old battery on my 306 HDi because starting was getting sluggish, but the technician tested the old one and said it was fine. I changed it anyway because of its age and because winter was approaching, but I don't think I really needed to. Clean the terminals and re-tighten them.
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Wed 16 Dec 2009 20:41
03 2.0HDi Display says 01-01-00 00.00 & wont start - Redkiwi
Hi - thanks for the replies. I have fully charged the battery and refitted, following the 3 minute rule as far as I could (difficult when you can't open the windows as their electric and you have a dead beattery !).
When the ignition is turned on the airbag warning has gone, but the multifunction display says economy mode active - this is on a 24 hour charged battery mind. The engine turned over with a lot more power, but didnt fire. After several attempts the battery was starting to complain, and then after about 5 goes at starting the display 'beeped' twice. I don't know what this means.
I have checked all fuses and they are OK. I have tried to re-synch the key fob also, but this is locking / unlocking doors OK.
Not sure where to find a fuel primer as other posts suggest.

Any other ideas guys?
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Thu 17 Dec 2009 23:16
03 2.0HDi Display says 01-01-00 00.00 & wont start - Redkiwi
FIXED - WOOHOO.

Fully recharged battery, and shouted big time at the girlfriend. She hadn't put the imobiliser chip in the new key fob.
Switched it in (thank goodness she hadn't thrown the old fob away), WD40'd the wiring area, starter etc, put battery in. Safely let the bsi go soft off and disconnected battery. Waited and then connected battery again. headlights on, key fob resynch, started up!

Just in time for the snow....

Thanks for all the help guys - whenever you're down Dartford way - gimme a post and I'll buy you a beer.

Edited by Webmaster on 19/12/2009 at 01:51

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