Transit Connect won’t Start

[Robbo2347]

My Transit connect has been sat for just over a month. I went out to take it out for a drive and it wouldn’t start.

On inserting and turning the key in the ignition, all the lights come on and radio comes on, but I can not start the engine. Window wipers and heater/blowers don’t come on either. I have tried charging the battery a few times now but no joy.

Has anyone else had this issue? Does anyone have any idea what could be causing the problem? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Chug]

Sitting for a month in the cold, the battery could be fecked and now won't take a charge, first try using a known good battery, or jump start from a running vehicle to rule out your battery being flat.

[Robbo2347]

I have tried connecting it to another car and had it running for around 5 - 10 mins. still no joy.

[metalworker0]

so it runs when connected to another car.

probably means you have a bad earth, to the body / to the engine / corroded terminals etc .
also could be duff alternator ..do a voltage reading, should read something like plus 12.7 volts with engine running

all the best.mark