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dee dee

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Phase 1 Smile

The lights are on, but nobody's at home!!!LOL

I can put in the imobiliser code, get the green light.

Turn the key, and nothing.

It *sounds* like a relay is trying to do something, but I'm not really sure - that's my limit of electrical/engine stuff.

Don't think it's the starter motor purely as this has happened before. I've come back to the car about 30 mins later, and it's started up fine.

Faulty immobiliser? IS it the starter motor?

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance,

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Posted 5th Mar 2010 at 00:15
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adam b

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Could be the starter, whats the battery like?

Check your earth cables are good too and you've got a good connection on the battery - they are tight.

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Posted 5th Mar 2010 at 00:24
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dee dee

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Thanks for the reply Adam,

The battery is virtually brand new. The Earth hasn't been a problem so far, as the rest of the electrics seems fully operational.....

Out of interest, why do you think the starter?

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Posted 5th Mar 2010 at 00:36
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adam b

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Just sounds similar to a starter issue I kept having on my 205 with the starter solenoid. Does it make any difference if its hot or not?

Do you get a click when you try to start it or just nothing at all? You sure the battery terminals are tight?

The starter needs a lot of power, with a good connection, whereas other stuff can work with a less good connection.

Its taken nearly a month to get my V6 to start so I know your pain Smile

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Posted 5th Mar 2010 at 00:56
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dee dee

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Usually an issue when cold. We do get a slight click when trying to start.

Will check the terminals are tight though.....
Posted 5th Mar 2010 at 01:00
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dee dee

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just checked - terminals are TIGHT!

If it's cold, would heating the starter motor help - hair dryer for example!!!

I know, I know - clutching at straws here, but you never know.....

Dan
Posted 5th Mar 2010 at 01:13
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stuck a multimeter on the battery too check ?? also good idea to get some one to turn it over with the multimeter on it see what kinda drop your getting
Posted 5th Mar 2010 at 01:23
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adam b

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Check the earth points on top of the gearbox are ok and clean as well. Also check the terminal on the starter is good too.

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Posted 5th Mar 2010 at 01:35
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dee dee

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too dark now -- will have to look in the morning now.... (or the weekend)

Thanks so far

Dan
Posted 5th Mar 2010 at 01:47
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Sounds like the starter solenoid to me...

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Posted 5th Mar 2010 at 22:59
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1. check lives + earths
2. check for 12v at starter soleniod

try bump starting it as this will eliminate starter fault

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Posted 6th Mar 2010 at 00:40
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scoty18

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Is it a continuous clicking from the starter cause that would be battery or earth/live cables. If its one click from the starter then its probably a nakerd starter try hit it with a copper mallet (wouldn't want to damage it) and it might free off.
If its a small click from the relay change it and make sure the wire terminals are tight. you can sometimes squeeze them a bit with a small screw driver.

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    • Posted 6th Mar 2010 at 04:23
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    dee dee

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    yup - it's ONE tiny click.

    Just looking for a starter motor today! Found one on ebay, but will take a few days to get here Sad

    Bugger.

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    Posted 6th Mar 2010 at 14:57
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    dee dee

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    Deffo the starter motor (I always thought we'd end up taking a hammer to the thing!! Big grin)

    Anybody got one going cheap? Wink

    Dan
    Posted 6th Mar 2010 at 23:31
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