New Battery But C1 Won't Start!

[Guest JPB]

My car is a 2005 55 plate C1 Rhythm 1 litre petrol.

 

Last week, in the cold weather, my battery failed.

 

Today my husband bought a new battery from a reputable local company and fitted it. He followed the instructions in the handbook re. disconnecting and reconnecting the battery.

 

My car will not now start! There is not a sign of life. No lights, no electronic door locking not even a click from the ignition.

 

Help!

[ColinC1]

Sounds like the main fuse for the whole car has melted (blown).

 

It will either be in line with the red cable leading off the battery to the main fuse box, or housed within the main fuse box itself.

 

It will be the biggest fuse.

 

Warning... It will have blown because of a major dead short somewhere.

 

So the electrics will have to be checked out before replacing the fuse. Better see your dealer or an auto-electrician.