Hi Lex,
I had exactly the same problem and I was also in a quandary. I couldn't move my car to get it checked for the source of the problem.
I noticed that my battery terminals were wet. I had had the same battery on for over 5 years, so I took a chance and ordered a new battery (Halfords, they offer an installation at your home option for a premium).
It turned out to be the battery.
I experienced the same dying of the battery, then the next day, I was able to start the car. However, I left it running to warm up, but the battery light came on. The alternator was giving out about 14 volts (I confirmed this when the Halfords bloke tested it after the new battery was installed), but because the battery was Donald Ducked, it wasn't taking the charge.
Sods Law, though, not long after, I heard a whine coming from under the bonnet. To cut a long story short, it was the alternator. It was still working, but obviously on its way out. Bought a Denso replacement from Autodoc, now everything is fine.
If it wasn't for the alternator issue, I wouldn't have found out about other issues under the bonnet. All of the following were also Donald Ducked: water pump, idle pulley, tensioner and the serpentine belt. That could have been nasty if not spotted.
Regards,
Brian
Hi Lex, I had exactly the same problem and I was also in a quandary. I couldn't move my car to get it checked for the source of the problem. I noticed that my battery terminals were wet. I had had the same battery on for over 5 years, so I took a chance and ordered a new battery (Halfords, they offer an installation at your home option for a premium). It turned out to be the battery. I experienced the same dying of the battery, then the next day, I was able to start the car. However, I left it running to warm up, but the battery light came on. The alternator was giving out about 14 volts (I confirmed this when the Halfords bloke tested it after the new battery was installed), but because the battery was Donald Ducked, it wasn't taking the charge. Sods Law, though, not long after, I heard a whine coming from under the bonnet. To cut a long story short, it was the alternator. It was still working, but obviously on its way out. Bought a Denso replacement from Autodoc, now everything is fine. If it wasn't for the alternator issue, I wouldn't have found out about other issues under the bonnet. All of the following were also Donald Ducked: water pump, idle pulley, tensioner and the serpentine belt. That could have been nasty if not spotted. Regards, Brian