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dianet
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starting problem
« on: May 2nd, 2014, 2:02pm » |
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hi
we are having a problem with our 2.3 estate
it started this morning ok but it turned over slower than usual.
10 minutes later tried to start it again, the dash lights come on but when you turn the key there is nothing, no clicking even . have charged the battery.
it is as though the immobiliser is still active. have tried different keys and checked the fuses.
also when you turn the key there is no 2 second sound of the
petrol pump as is normal.
we have never set the alarm or locked the doors for years
anyone any ideas please
diane
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victor.
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Re: starting problem
« Reply #1 on: May 2nd, 2014, 2:51pm » |
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Hi,
Try reconnect the (-) end of battery. If it is dirty, please clean it.
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Re: starting problem
« Reply #3 on: May 2nd, 2014, 4:48pm » |
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hi there
i'd get the battery checked out. sounds like it has just died (down a cell or two).
try jump starting the car. if it runs, then i'd say new battey time.
hth
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Re: starting problem
« Reply #4 on: May 3rd, 2014, 9:30am » |
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the battery is ok, but the headlights dont go dim when i try to start it. so am taking starter motor off to check it.
thanks for the replies.
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Re: starting problem
« Reply #5 on: May 3rd, 2014, 10:40am » |
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I still think it's the battery.
When you say it's ok, what tests have you done to confirm that?
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Re: starting problem
« Reply #6 on: May 3rd, 2014, 12:52pm » |
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Hi,
It's sounding like a battery problem to me too.
Firstly I'd make sure the battery checks out, far easier than removing stuff like starter. Besides, if the fuel pump isn't running then there's a fault somewhere other than the starter motor anyway.
Firstly, what's the battery voltage with the ignition off and what is it when you switch the ignition on? Anything below 11.5v indicates a problem.
Are the battery cables clean and secure? What does the dashboard say the battery voltage is? (you can get the dashboard LCD to display battery voltage - info on the website). Does this differ from the voltage you measured at the battery terminals?
A tired/discharged battery OR a bad power or earth connection will drop voltage when you try and pull current from it, that's the only electrical issue that could make the car crank slower as well - PATS or immobiliser issue wouldn't do that.
Otherwise, I'm thinking it's a fusebox/power distribution issue, or a bad connection in one of the fuseboxes - something's either not getting enough voltage to work or it's not switching on at all.
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Re: starting problem
« Reply #7 on: May 3rd, 2014, 7:20pm » |
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Is it an autobox ? might it be the inhibitor in the range switch on the side of the box,or wiring thereto ?
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dianet
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Re: starting problem
« Reply #8 on: May 8th, 2014, 10:16am » |
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was the starter motor, solenoid dead.
£65 exchange for a new one.
thanks for all your replies.
di
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