Non start

[Boofie]

Hi All,  my recently purchased is250 has been in the body shop for 2 weeks having some paintwork repairs after the previous elderly owner had a few bumps, whilst in with them the Battery went flat, it's been recharged but the car won't start, dash message saying press the brake but the brake pedal is being pressed? Any ideas?

Thanks Dave 

[NemesisUK]

Gear selector in P?

[is200 Newbie]

How was the Battery charged - was it charged while in the car or taken out to charge - I am asking as the main fuse may have blown if the charge was made over the wrong terminals if the Battery was in the car.

You can try and disconnect the Battery - leave for about 10 mins, re-connect and try starting again.

[Boofie]

Thanks, gear selector definitely in park, I think they charged the Battery on the car as I have been told a fuse had blown,.

Car Battery has now been replaced and it starts and runs okay, however VSC warning is now displayed so it's going off to the auto electricians to be scanned for faults now!

[Texas]

How old is the Battery as it may let you down when it gets cold as this situation might be giving You a sign it is getting to it's end of life, unless of course the body shop had the interior lights on all day!

paul m.