Q: I have a brand new battery in my Peugeot 206 and it has only lasted 3 week. The battery is still fully charged but my car will not
New battery in my Peugeot 206. Car ignition light comes on. Sound from the engine when starting car up. Battery is still fully charged, but car will not start.
My car has 18000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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