BIG thanks all the way from South Africa! Dealership said car must be brought in with a load bed. Will then do diagnostic test. Fortunately took your advice and it was just the battery. Thank you so much!!!!!

@LessonLearnt101

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you sorted it m8

@instinctmlbb757

Жыл бұрын

How shit are your Ford dealers then? I’d never buy one again with that kind of customer service.. it should be common knowledge if you’re a Ford dealer what the issue might be before asking to bring it in on a truck😭😭😭😭

Hi mate, I have had the same problem and thought it was more serious. However i bought a new battery after listening to your video and touch wood all is fine now. Thanks for the tip and brilliant information, Cheers

I get this been annoying me for 12months..really slow engine crank can take a dozen key cycles until it eventually fires..I've spent hundreds trying to resolve the problem...it really does come across as a battery/charging fault but I dismissed this as I bought a brand new bosch battery and it reads good at 12.6v 13.6v when running and 11vwhen cranking...I stupidly have dismissed the service warning and convinced myself it had slipped a tooth on the timing or overfueling after ecu map...battery will be getting swapped now after reading this...thankyou sir for this information...top man

@LessonLearnt101

2 жыл бұрын

Hi . The voltage on the battery isn't the concern here . You should be checking to see how many Amps the battery has left . Usually.modern cars use a 700-800 amp battery. If a battery test shows a loss in amps and only produces 300 Amps that's a cause for concern . Usually a good indicator the battery in kaput .

Spot on mate. Same thing happened to me this morning and I looked at this video and it put my mind to rest. Thankfully it was no more than a new battery needed after I done test on battery. All up and working great. Many thanks sir.

@LessonLearnt101

8 жыл бұрын

great to hear M8 nice one and thank you sir

@cantona7101

8 жыл бұрын

+Photo Tutorialz no mate I can't thank you enough. I've got a insignia. When it come on I thought the car thinks I've broken in or something!! Ha ha. Bloody big batteries on the insignias. Keep up the good work sir

all right Anth . I know well it caught me out a while back when it happens to me not even Vauxhall knew what was wrong that's more insane . so when I found out what was the problem had to share it on here because at first it looks serious but the main cause is a weak battery lol cheers Anth x

Just had this problem in addition to the car engine not turning over when I tried to start it, despite charging the battery overnight (12.4 volts measured on fitting). The engine would still not turn over. Had the battery tested and it was found to be at less than half capacity, even though the car had been performing OK, even the day before. So had a new battery fitted and all is now OK - started first turn. Good, very useful video - Cheers!

@LessonLearnt101

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you our and thank you for your comme t Regards Kev

Exact same problem, but my battery looks original 6 years old. Thanks for letting people know! I guessed, but your post confirms.

I just want to say thankyou to you for sharing such a useful video on how to solve problem with the Vauxhall Astra.....your video has made me save not only a lot of money but also the hassle of taking it to the garage I'm just so grateful to you thanks ever so much kind Regards Mohammad Saqib

Nice one big man just happened this morning with my car your video save me f****** head problems 🤣

I have same problem with my insignia. I will change now. Thank you so much for your help

Thanks for the tutorial. I've just had the same thing happen and I've not been using the car much. Prior to the fault I've been using the power boot. I left the car for a few minutes and it re-started OK. I've put this down to an underused battery as you suggested. Just taken the car for a run around town with a few stops and starts-no problems- then a longer run to put some charge in the battery. Thanks again.

@LessonLearnt101

7 жыл бұрын

Mike McGrath glad it helped you m8 and thsnk you for watching the video many thanks ... kev

Just had this replaced battery all good thankyou I was panicking 😅

Hi! I just want to say Thank you for your video! I got the same problem last evening and except your video I couldn't find other details on the internet. Looks like even after 4 years since u've got the problem Vauxall did not mention about this issue. I've ordered a new car battery this morning and everything went back to normal afterwards. Just like that! Thanks a lot!

@LessonLearnt101

4 жыл бұрын

Aw your so welcome . I'm so glad the simple fix has helped you out. The Vauxhall.manuals unfortunately dont really mention much about the Anth theft deterrent system warning. I think what's happening when the system is seeing a drop in Ampage from the car battery its activating the the immobiliser system as theres not enough power in the battery to format the flywheel and automatically brings this warning up . Glad it worked for you

Thank you so much for posting this. My daughter had the same problem this morning with her car and we really thought there was a major problem. After seeing the video, we sorted with jump leads and got the engine going. (know we will probably have to get a new battery, but at least we know how the solve the problem).

I've had this problem this morning on a 2011 Astra that I bought last month, I gave it a jump and it started. Best get the battery checked.

Glad I came across this video, problem solved. Thanks 👍

Just had the same problem, new battery ordered cheers!!!

I had just a similar problem with mine a few minutes ago. I got to a traffic light halt, I could not move the car. I turned off the ignition key, and then, on again, car moved awkwardly slow despite accelerating, the indicating lights went off. I managed to pull off the road. Now, after watching your video, I will then go and follow your instructions and I will be back to comment on how it all went.

@LessonLearnt101

5 жыл бұрын

Oh dear . Well take the car to get a free battery check . If it's showing low ampage I would just replace the battery my friend . Hope it works for you so please let me know how you get on . Regards kev

Really appreciate this tutorial. Has been of a great relief to me. Bless you

@LessonLearnt101

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much glad it has helped you greatly 👍

@binf.hajdari8177

4 жыл бұрын

@@LessonLearnt101 i seriously need ur help im having the same problem and there is no good car services in this state so noone can fix it. Where can we talk in any private call like viber whatsapp or anything

@Nunos645cgh

2 жыл бұрын

@@binf.hajdari8177 lol

Thanks for sharing mate. I've found your clips really helpful so far. 🇮🇪

@LessonLearnt101

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Joe 👍

I’ve just had this problem too. New battery, problem solved

@LessonLearnt101

5 ай бұрын

Good job

Top video thanks, daughters car has the same and this confirms my thoughts on battery. Cheers

@LessonLearnt101

Жыл бұрын

Nice One glad the video helped cheers Kev

nice one mate, this just happened to me and I wondered what the hell it was but I have been sat in my insignia at lot lately at work listening to radio with engine off so my own fault really. I'll get the battery looked at. thanks again mate.

Thanks for this video- same has just happened to me - so looks like i will need to get a new battery 2011 2.0 cdti model with original battery. My question is when changing battery and disconnecting the battery does the alarm go off is there steps i need to to take - any advice would be much appreciated.

Hi Had same problem today. Thank you for you video as I was scared what this can be. I will replace a battery today and I will see. Very useful video.

thanks a lot Mr for putting it on KZread I had the same problem and I did not know what to do I guess I just have to change my batteries

@LessonLearnt101

8 жыл бұрын

No Problem M8 that what my videos are for . To Help people .

Cheers fellow mackem 👍

Same thing just happend to me I have the Vauxhall Astra was working fine this morning went to Tesco done shopping came back out car didn't start. Finally got the car to start taking it to the garage tomorrow get it checked out.

Fair play just happened mine same year but followed by service engine soon I recently had EGR and DPF done so really pissed to see that I understand this message because I do need to replace the battery but thanks for heads up 👍

Just came up on my 60 plate Insignia. Battery is less than 12 months old though so hopefully it really is only a dud battery. WIll get it all checked out but thanks for the video Much appreciated.

@LessonLearnt101

4 жыл бұрын

Av had two batteries on mine so far . I have the vx line Sri 2.0 cdti with tiptronic . The car draws a lot of power from the 700 amp batteries . If the amps have gone from the battery then it losing its power from somewhere. You could try just recharging the battery . But it's likely to happen again so much easier to just replace it with a fresh battery m8 should work

I have a 2013 Astra I got 6 days ago and I am having the same problem. I will replace the battery and let you all know how I get on in a few days!

Wow top man for this... replaced battery and solved... Thankyou.. 😀

@LessonLearnt101

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome happy journeys 👍

i had the same problem..changed the battery but no good..the bolt fixing the main earth connection was loose so replaced that and all is good since!

My 10 plate Astra has just done this except while driving my speedo and rev counter are not working! I will take to the garage and hopefully it is just a battery issue

Really helpful!! Thanks!!

Thanks for the upload. I'm currently stuck in Morrisons car park with this issue!

@LessonLearnt101

5 жыл бұрын

Oh no that's sad to hear . Well I hope this fix works out for you

@geoff4022

5 жыл бұрын

@@LessonLearnt101 hey bud, all sorted now. Got a new battery. Thanks again.

@LessonLearnt101

5 жыл бұрын

Yur absolutely welcome and hope it was a cheap fix for you 👍

Very help full information

@LessonLearnt101

Жыл бұрын

Guys Remi der too you all regarding this post . We're approaching winter some of you will experience battery problems.s due too the cold weather were having in England. Most batteries on I signia are 600-700 amp batteries . So I'd you've lost any amps out of your battery its a good indicator it needs replacing before it let's you down at the most inconvenient times. Please get battery checked out and if possible replaced before the winter . If yiur battery has full Amps then you are fine .

@desipeopletv6605

Жыл бұрын

Ok thanks

I HAWE SAME PROBLEM....I TAKE NEW BATERY CAR WONT START AGAIN!!THEN I TRY VITH ANOTHER KEY AND EVRYTHING IS FIND,I PUT BACK OLD BATERY AND CAR START NORMAL BUT ONLY VITH SECOND KEY.,WHEN I WANT TO START A CAR VITH KEY WHAT I ALWAYS USED I RECIVE THIS MASEGE LIKE YOU.THATS FIRST TIME I USED SECOND KEY.MY CAR STIL DONT WANT TO START VITH ORIGNAL KEY(I CHANGE THE BATREY IN THE KEYS BEFORE COUPLE DAYS STILL NOTHING HAPEND.

my car is reading this message its 2014 Chev Cruze. I was thinking it was the battery before the message popped up can you explain what this mean in writing. i have no volume on my computer to listen.

cheers for that bud just need to fit battery and wait and see.fingers cross

@LessonLearnt101

8 жыл бұрын

should do the job m8

Had this on my corsa last night turned out it was my works alarm fob interfering with the imobiliser

Got the same problem, cheers for the info.

Hi, I'm having the same issue, I have a 2011 Vauxhall insignia 2.0 ctdi, cars been working fine, didn't drive it for the last two days and I tried starting it today, it jerked a little like it was a about to start and then died, then I tried restarting and now I've restarting and now the same warning comes up, shall I just buy a battery charger or replace the whole battery? Thank you

@LessonLearnt101

7 жыл бұрын

Luky Ali hi . All I did was to have a free battery test carried out on battery I also had the alternator and starter motor tested too. All three passed the rest . However what did show up was the 700 amp battery that was fitted to the vehicle had less than 350 amps whilst on test. so half of the batteries am page was lost. I bought a battery charger charged battery up and fitted it the next morning. The car started up straight away. I only had the car three weeks so the dealer I bought it off at Sheffield pared for a new battery on my cdti 2.0 turbo which was £73 FOR A 800 Amp battery so had no issues with it since . so I would definition recommend charging the battery IF it has been tested okay and recharge the battery overnight. If it occurs again then just replace it with a new battery . Regards Kev

had same issue, with same error messages coming up. someone came gave me a jumpstart and she started like a dream, will def get battery changed to make sure

thanks for putting this video up. put my mind at ease now.

Hate to disagree with you but we have a brand new battery on our insignia but we are getting the same message but only with 1 of the 2 keys we use so it cannot be battery related. We have 2 keys and 1 works the car with no problems at all but the other key will unlock everything and start the car but we then get the same message as you.

@LessonLearnt101

5 жыл бұрын

Only one of your keys will be a transponder key the other key is purely to lock and unlock your car only. This problem will most likely have many reasons why it's happening . My video is just to demonstrate to people having the same problem . Not to go into the most expensive fix and ASSUME it's the transponder key . My battery lost half of its 700 Amos when I got it tested and that drop in amosge is what caused the message to come on because there was not enough power to start the car . If it works which it has for several people then great but for others it may be a more expensive fix . I would much rather start out with the most of simplest fixes than spending a fortune when I may not need to . I hope that makes sense

@mrcarprigs

5 жыл бұрын

@@LessonLearnt101 yes i totally see your point. Wifey has 1 key and i have the other....been using them both fine for 3 years but now the 1 key just brings up that fault. Both keys are genuine but we can access the battery inside. Replaced that but still no joy ...looks like we have to do the costly fix

Thanks for that done what u said and worked great was driving me mad trying to get it off

@LessonLearnt101

4 жыл бұрын

Aw nice one glad it s worked for ya 👍

I'm experiencing this at the moment, had this message, the immobiliser message and now the low battery message. Handbook is useless and have tried both normal and spare key to try and reset. Battery was tested last week during service and it was ok and passed? Hmmmmmmm

@justenvvy1289

3 жыл бұрын

What was the problem mate? Did you ever find out?

@stuartwilliams7371

3 жыл бұрын

@@justenvvy1289 yes was a wiring gremlin, I had this insignia , 44,000 on the clock when I bought it, just after 12 months left rear suspension collapsed, 2 month later cam belt and water pump needed doing as leaking a lot then numerous electrical problems. Glad to get rid of it tbh and traded for the cat I have now. Beautiful Audi A5 Quattro sports back black edition 😀

please do m8 let me know how you get in cheers .... kev

Thanks mate helped me

@LessonLearnt101

5 жыл бұрын

Nice One so glad it's helping many people out and thank you kindly for letting me know regards kev

Thanks mate came really useful

I have the same problem, but only with one of the keys. With the other one... it works ok. (L.E.: Battery is new and it is according to spec)

@LessonLearnt101

4 жыл бұрын

Well the issue with the other key is more likely to be a transponder issue, especially if the other key is working. A new transponder key cost me £100 . That was supplied cut and re-coded to the car . However can cost a lot more .

thank you and yes it's the batteries

I went to Halfords and check my battery they said it's fine but I still have the same problem it's probably the problem with the starter motor it takes three to five minutes to start sometimes

@LessonLearnt101

8 жыл бұрын

Abdul if you listen to the video . I also had my battery checked also starter motor and alternator checked all came back OK . the energy stored in the battery tho was only 320 amps . it's a 700 amp battery so there's clearly a problem . so I charged the battery up over night on full charge it started straight away. the security system monitors the car when Activated which uses power. if the ecu senses a big drop off in Amos it displays this message what you see in my video. it's just a simple recharge if the battery is ok or a new battery if it is not ok. it's not your starter motor if the car is taking a while to start . that's more if an ignition problem . if it were a starter problem the engine would not turn as the starter cranks the engine from the flywheel . I bought a new 800 amp battery as car was still in warranty so the garage I bought car off payed for it .

@LessonLearnt101

7 жыл бұрын

Abdul Bashir

thank you!

I own the same car and I'm having the same problems I've tried taking battery out charging over night but it's still not turning over, battery is fine tho, is it possible that after receiving the ATW that the car immobilised itself?

@LessonLearnt101

7 жыл бұрын

Rookin this solution is probly the least cost effective fix to the ATW message . on a more serious note and probly. more expensive fix it could be the transponder Key isn't being recognised by your car . the ignition key is a very sensitive bit of kit although the casing is tough the PCB inside is quite fragile if the circuitry to the transponder coil is damaged the cars software will not be able to read your ignition key . the only fix I can suggest is to try a spare transponder key to have a replacement key cut and reprogrammed to your vehicle but you will need the vehicles Car pass for the key code . usually costs between £100-£200 hope this helps .

@LessonLearnt101

5 жыл бұрын

I think the whole point of this video is not to give anyone the sole cause of the problem as there will be many , that I have no doubt. But my method is the most cost effective. It costs pennies in electricity to charge the battery up and it it works then at least you know one thing . The battery has needed charging for one reason . It has lost Amos . For this to happen it may be the battery has developed a fault then you know to change the battery which would be the next option at a cost of £70 for a 700-800 amp battery. The transponder key would be the next step . Of course at a greater expense than the battery . It would be pointless to spend £100-£200 on a transponder key if once it's ready programmed to the car to the. Find out it was the battery all the long makes sense really

I got a 16 plate corsa that did this. On Star reset it remotely and it worked fine. its not even 1yo yet so if it was the battery that would be quite a sh*t factory battery lol

Just had this right now at work, delivery driver. Got into my car with the next delivery and the same message appeared and car wouldnt start..... slowly shitting myself turning ignition on and off to no avail... left it 5 mins tried again and its managed to start up, not gonna turn the car off again until I finish my shift and get home... tomorrow get a new battery on it and hopefully don't get this issue again

@LessonLearnt101

Жыл бұрын

Yes ya definitely don't wamt to get caught out again sir. Sometimes when ya battery is taking a beating over the cold winter it can sometime damage the battery cells. You therefor start too loose vital amps from those damaged cells. Best off dealing with it with a brand new battery and avoid the heartache glad the video helped. Regards Kev

@BudBurner420

Жыл бұрын

@PhotoTutorialz lovely stuff Kev your a life saver!

So it boils down to basic maintenance. Charge up your battery at least 4 times in a year and your battery will last longer too.

I think that warning comes on as it could sometimes mean someone is trying to bypass the security system

@LessonLearnt101

Жыл бұрын

It means several things m8 . But my method is just simply the most simplest and most cost effective fix . I would not like to give I fo on starting to start stripping g the ignition system down along with the immobiliser system . For it to be something much much simpler

Just had same problem today

Thanks bro

Just had this problem car wouldn't start local mechanic told me to open door with key alarm went off put key in ignition alarm went off hey presto car started now on way to mechanic find out what problem really is but at least got the car started

@LessonLearnt101

Жыл бұрын

Thats is a useful bit of information . Yet Another free fix worthy of a video . Thank you for that

I have this problem! Battery is only a year old! Sometimes the car starts fine sometimes other times the engine doesnt even try to start and i get that same warning on the dash.

@LessonLearnt101

3 жыл бұрын

I've had them replace my battery twice . Sometimes you can be sold a dud . I would purchase a new 700-800 Amp battery over the coming winter and see how you fair up with the new one fitted .

jus replaced battery an my alarm keeps going off at random ....any ideas ????

@LessonLearnt101

7 жыл бұрын

don murphy . Hi Donn it may be a sensor adjustment or try switching off the interior sensor above the central mirror. it has a function button to turn off the interior sensors if you leave a let inside the car so it doesn't keep setting alarm off . the button is situated above the centre panel above the centre mirror deactivate the interior sensors see if that helps

@rodgerramjet1918

7 жыл бұрын

Photo Tutorialz .....thats wat i'll do ..thanx a lot

Thank u so much mate

@LessonLearnt101

7 жыл бұрын

Truth HasATongue it's a pleasure m8 Thank you 👍

Didnt fix the problem! Brand new battery fitted yeaterday and I'm still getting this warning sign and car wont start.

@LessonLearnt101

3 жыл бұрын

If the car will not start then it sounds more like a transponder key issue .

I changed the battery and it still doesn't work :(

@LessonLearnt101

2 жыл бұрын

Change battery in yur key fob see if that works

Having the same problem

You literally just need to lock the car with the remote and open it again works fine

@LessonLearnt101

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry but that didn't work in this situation . That was the first thing that was tried several times but the warning kept coming . Up now that is the free solve without costing you anything. However If this solve does not work then it's onto this stage that I have suggested in the video. Obviously if the car would start by just pressing the button them there would be no need for this video. Unfortunately there is various reasons why this anti theft comes on and it's not all as simple as what your suggesting . In that case this I severe this video comes in . And if you read the comments section . My solve has actually helped a load of people out . But thank you for your interest in this video Photo Tutorials

@Edvard.Munchkin

5 жыл бұрын

@@LessonLearnt101 dude I wasn't hating on you the video is great I was just saying

@LessonLearnt101

5 жыл бұрын

@@Edvard.Munchkin I know you weren't . Lol I was just saying this video is not for the simple fix as we've both describes . By pressing and depressing the keyfob . If that fix works then that's fine it hasn't really cost anything for do that. However unfortunately due to complicated electronic systems that we have on our vehicles today there are a number of things that can cause seemingly what appears to be a simple problem . The easiest fix yes would be to just simply press the fob on and off if that works great . But this anti theft system warning actually kicks in when the ampage on the cars battery falls below a certain level . Sometimes charging that car battery up can solve this problem however you have to then ask yourself as in my case which led me to out this video on here to help others is why has the battery which is rated at 700-800 amps now only have 150 amps . Clearly.not enough to turn the starter motor and kicks the anti theft warning in . Charging that battery may work but who knows how long it will last before this does it again . My fix was to change the battery . Respectively it hasn't occured since . So it's just a message really to people not to be taking Thier Carn to Vauxhall or Buick and paying big money on something that turns out to be a simple fix

@Edvard.Munchkin

5 жыл бұрын

@@LessonLearnt101 indeed

Bloody new cars just give me an old car like an old cavalier that ran for 200000 miles with a problem.

its only photos within photoshop. rubbish video

Thank yu

@LessonLearnt101

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