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(Message started by: bootiful-scorpios on Aug 26^th, 2006, 10:39pm)

Title: no go
Post by bootiful-scorpios on Aug 26^th, 2006, 10:39pm

went to start the car tonight , only 1 big click and no start , is it a new starter motor needed ?

or is there any thing else that could cause this ? thanks

Title: Re: no go
Post by jonnycab on Aug 26^th, 2006, 10:47pm

The dreaded dead battery syndrome?

Title: Re: no go
Post by bootiful-scorpios on Aug 26^th, 2006, 10:51pm

battery only 2 months old and its one of the more powerfull ones , turned on the lights and they are still bright , ?

Title: Re: no go
Post by jonnycab on Aug 26^th, 2006, 10:56pm

Could be starter motor.
Not had this problem before on a Scorp, but on old cars, a quick bash with a hammer used to make it work. :)

Title: Re: no go
Post by bootiful-scorpios on Aug 26^th, 2006, 11:03pm

car did the same thing a couple of weeks ago but on the third try she fired up and had been fine since, but tonight not at all :-[ hope it ant a ele prob shorting out :-[

Title: Re: no go
Post by Highlander on Aug 26^th, 2006, 11:16pm

Try the gear lever in N instead of P, might be a switch problem.

Title: Re: no go
Post by jonnycab on Aug 26^th, 2006, 11:19pm

With the Scorp you never know if it's electrical or mechanical.
But going on my personal experience, it sounds mechanical.

Could be starter sticking, or solenoid gone. Either way.....it's a new starter motor (or second hand) ;)

Title: Re: no go
Post by bootiful-scorpios on Aug 26^th, 2006, 11:19pm

tried that tonight and still no joy ,

Title: Re: no go
Post by bootiful-scorpios on Aug 26^th, 2006, 11:22pm

do you know the price of a new starter ? or a price of a secondhand one ? it prob sem the best place to start , ;)

Title: Re: no go
Post by jonnycab on Aug 26^th, 2006, 11:35pm

On Ebay they range from £25 - £50 :)

Title: Re: no go
Post by bootiful-scorpios on Aug 26^th, 2006, 11:39pm

would you know if i need a 24v starter ? or are they all the same through the range?

Title: Re: no go
Post by cossieguy on Aug 27^th, 2006, 8:42am

Sally i've just had my starter motor changed and have the old one it works ok so happy for you to try it to see if that's the problem. Contact me and i'll run it down to you today if you need it.

Title: Re: no go
Post by cossieguy on Aug 27^th, 2006, 8:51am

Forgot to mention broadland motor company (Wayne) behind shell garage in wroxham will change the starter over for £32. Well that's what he charged me. Knows his stuff and has worked on 24v's before including mine. He's no "expert" on cossies but seems to have a level of knowledge and experience in general. I know its awkward if you can't get the car started to get there might be worth talking to solarpanel as i'm sure changing the starter would be kids play for him. Excuse me if you can change it yourself don't mean to question your abilities. Good luck, Guy

Title: Re: no go
Post by cossieguy on Aug 27^th, 2006, 8:53am

Forgot to mention, changed the starter because of loud starting/cranking. It turns out it's the ring gear? Part of torque convertor i believe. So the old starter should be quiet and was certainly working on removal.

Title: Re: no go
Post by bootiful-scorpios on Aug 27^th, 2006, 12:58pm

guy i will pm you only now home from work ,we will be able fit it ;) cheers

Title: Re: no go/..going but key fob not working
Post by bootiful-scorpios on Aug 27^th, 2006, 7:31pm

please to to say that car is working now :D but have another prob , we need to reprograme the remote key fob , could any one help me find the link please ?

Title: Re: no go
Post by cossieguy on Aug 27^th, 2006, 8:35pm

Hi Sally, this should be it http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/remote.htm

Title: Re: no go
Post by bootiful-scorpios on Aug 27^th, 2006, 10:34pm

thanks for all the help , car is starting and key fob is working again :D