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(Message started by: dianet on May 2^nd, 2014, 2:02pm)

Title: starting problem
Post by dianet on May 2^nd, 2014, 2:02pm

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

Title: Re: starting problem
Post by victor. on May 2^nd, 2014, 2:51pm

Hi,

Try reconnect the (-) end of battery. If it is dirty, please clean it.

Title: Re: starting problem
Post by Scorpio on May 2^nd, 2014, 4:28pm

See here: http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/faultfinds.htm

Title: Re: starting problem
Post by scorpio_man on May 2^nd, 2014, 4:48pm

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

Title: Re: starting problem
Post by dianet on May 3^rd, 2014, 9:30am

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.

Title: Re: starting problem
Post by amigafan2003 on May 3^rd, 2014, 10:40am

I still think it's the battery.

When you say it's ok, what tests have you done to confirm that?

Title: Re: starting problem
Post by TiberiuS on May 3^rd, 2014, 12:52pm

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.

Title: Re: starting problem
Post by gozz on May 3^rd, 2014, 7:20pm

Is it an autobox ? might it be the inhibitor in the range switch on the side of the box,or wiring thereto ?

Title: Re: starting problem
Post by dianet on May 8^th, 2014, 10:16am

was the starter motor, solenoid dead.

£65 exchange for a new one.

thanks for all your replies.

di