When the ignition is started the engine won't start - instead there is a high pitch whistle -abs flashes on dashboard

2002 Rover 45
Car: Rover 45
Year: 2002
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
Problem added: May 9, 2010 (13 years ago)
Try a jump start , noise could be from starter if battery flat .
Answered May 9, 2010 (13 years ago)
We had a similar problem with our 2005 Rover 45 when turning the ignition key there was an alarm bleeping sound and engine wouldnt turn over, turned out the remote/immobiliser fob was too far from the ignition key.Simple solution put fob on same ring as ignition key,worked for us hope this helps.
Answered Oct 13, 2010 (13 years ago)
Hello.My car has a same problem with yours.Have you solved it? is it necessary to go to the garage?
Thanks a lot.
Answered Oct 30, 2010 (13 years ago)

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