Laguna 2 1.8 petrol estate wont start

[myc5]

Hi all, over the past month or so i have found on occasions the Laguna will not start. When the the starter button is pressed NOTHING happens. The starter motors does not turn and when I put a metre on the battery whilst the starter button is pressed there is no draw on the battery or dip in volts> This first happened about 6 weeks ago but after a short while it did start, but today after many attempts over a few hours NOTHING!! Could someone please help.............as also today our C5's immobiliser kicked in so thats stopped working too (I have posted that problem on the Citroen forum pages!!

[myglaren]

Whack the starter with a 2x4 while pushing the start button - you may need long arms or an assistant to do this.
Temporary fix if it does happen to work.

[myc5]

Thanks for your reply! I will ask my wife to push the starter button rather than growing longer arms!! Do you have any idea what is causing the problem?

[myglaren]

Sticking solenoid if there is no click from the starter, worn/sticking brushes in the motor if the solenoid clicks.
Failing that it will be the cables or terminals that have broken or corroded.

[R9UKE]

Does the ignition turn on and display all the dash lights as normal when the card is inserted?

[myc5]

Hi everyone again, the fixing fairies must have been out!!! I left the car over night after trying to start it last thing with no joy. I didnt try to start it in the morning, but did in the evening. It STARTED!!!, i did nothing to it, I didnt even lock it! I am very pleased, but WHY did it start, can they "re boot" them selves? suggestion please. Oh by the way the fairies didnt fix the C5 immobiliser issue, see Citroen section!!