Occasional Problems when starting car

[Arganon]

I have brand new 07 Si purchased about 5 months ago, and I seem to already be having problems with it. On occasions when I start my car, it will not start even when I have the clutch all the way down. After a few tries it starts but I have to re-enter the code into the dash and reset the clock. This has happened to me 4 times now. I believe it has something to do with the battery but I am not sure...what do you guys think?

PS: I have not let the headlights on when I left the car before..

[07_FG_4Dr_S.i.]

if its asking you to enter code i advise you take it into the dealer you might have something wrong with the alternator or battery connections , on a reg good working car it will ask you to enter code after battery has been disconnected

[BigT]

Yeah, I would also have to vote either bad/loose connection at the battery or possibly a defective battery.

I would take it to the dealer and have them check it out. If you don't want to make a trip to the dealer many auto parts stores (Advance Auto Parts, Autozone) will perform a battery and alternator test for free. Just make sure they also check to see if the terminals are tight.

[GeezerSi]

I had the same problem a few months ago, and brought it to the dealer. They said they couldn't find anything, but thought it might be the battery. It has not happened again since.

[Arganon]

Thanks guys, guess I'll take it over to the dealer, see what they gotta say

[GeezerSi]

Good luck. Let me know what your dealer finds, or tells you.

[Arganon]

Its all good now! Didn't take to dealer, just popped the hood and looked at the battery. Turns out the positive terminal on the battery came loose, so I just tightened it up. Got no problems since.