FabSwingers.com > Forums > Ireland > Mechanic help PLEASE
Mechanic help PLEASE
Jump to: Newest in thread
Right, the car is 2017 jaguar xf 2 ltr diesel prestige, 2 days before new yrs eve we had a breakdown tried to start the car and nothing only clicking ,
Starter motor was gone , ordered a new one and hubby replaced it , we now have engine crank ( no clicking engine tries to start) but car just isn't starting ,
Battery was trickle charged too overnight but If it had a dropped cell it would charge but still not have enough power to crank the engine into ignition , is that possibly the reason?
Any help appreciated ! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Not a mechanic but
1. Try jump starting with another car
2. Check fuel delivery- fuel pump or fuel filter.
3. Check sparkplugs, check air intake
4. Check crankshaft sensor if positioned properly.
Best of luck |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Not a mechanic but
1. Try jump starting with another car
2. Check fuel delivery- fuel pump or fuel filter.
3. Check sparkplugs, check air intake
4. Check crankshaft sensor if positioned properly.
Best of luck"
tried jump-start no luck
Its diesel so no spark plugs but the glow plugs seem good as no warning light for them on dash
Will check air intake
Did think the fuel filter was clogged
But at 90 euro for a guess I'll try to eliminate other possibilities first |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Just double check all connectors are connected, push and check they are all in tight
Also check there are no wires pulled or loose.
Is the engine management light on?
Have ye a code reader? You can get them cheap enough if ye don’t. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Just double check all connectors are connected, push and check they are all in tight
Also check there are no wires pulled or loose.
Is the engine management light on?
Have ye a code reader? You can get them cheap enough if ye don’t."
A connector or wire might have dislodged while working on the starter. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
 |
By *indenMan 4 days ago
Naas which is South West of Dublin |
Without reading codes it’s a bit of a guessing game but you need to be 100% sure it’s not the battery first, a bad battery may be enough to crank but not start.
Could be a crank position sensor, fuel shut off solenoid, immobiliser, the list is endless.
Are you using the same key/fob?
Will it lock/unlock?
Have you tried another key/fob?
There may have been a loss of communication with the immobiliser which could prevent it starting.
Try disconnecting the battery completely for a while which may cause it to reset itself. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Without reading codes it’s a bit of a guessing game but you need to be 100% sure it’s not the battery first, a bad battery may be enough to crank but not start.
Could be a crank position sensor, fuel shut off solenoid, immobiliser, the list is endless.
Are you using the same key/fob?
Will it lock/unlock?
Have you tried another key/fob?
There may have been a loss of communication with the immobiliser which could prevent it starting.
Try disconnecting the battery completely for a while which may cause it to reset itself."
same key , battery was out to trickle charge overnight, only 2 wires and 2 bolts to the starter so very simple to replace ,
It locks and unlocks
Can hear the fuel pump starting
Disconnected the cam shaft sensor tried to start the car same thing , engine cranks but just not enough to ignite |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Just double check all connectors are connected, push and check they are all in tight
Also check there are no wires pulled or loose.
Is the engine management light on?
Have ye a code reader? You can get them cheap enough if ye don’t."
yes have a code reader guys, nothing showing up engine wise
All connections good , unless I have a short somewhere ans it's grounding |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
If you u have a loose lead on the starter it would do this too. So check all wiring that he opened to change the starter.
Also check the earth strap to the body if you have a bad connection it will drain cranking speed |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Things have gotten worse , battery negative lead was loose ans spinning round , so I tightened it , ans now the nut sheared off , too much weeties for brekkie ...... fml "
That's a small problem if it fixed the issue |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Things have gotten worse , battery negative lead was loose ans spinning round , so I tightened it , ans now the nut sheared off , too much weeties for brekkie ...... fml "
2 or 3 euro to replace it from a motor factors. Hopefully that'll sort it for you. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"A new battery isn't cheap , if your getting one make sure you have the AH number of the old one ,that's your ampere hours rating it has to the the same "
battery is 95 ah with stop start tech , 200 euro
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *acd03Man 4 days ago
Naughtyville |
If it is turning and not starting I'd say fuel system problem. Has it been run near the bottom of the tank a good bit, greater chance of shite drawn into system which can f^^k the filter before its time, leading to restricted delivery or occasional foaming/bubbles getting through.
Besides purely mechanical reasons, you could also have electronic faults in 1 or more injectors.....or a faulty sensor........but they will require hooking up the diagnostic computer to check any fault logs
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Back to square one ..... multiple clicking sounds and barely any engine crank at all .. After cranking a few times the battery is drained again since yesterday tried cranking about 7/8 times since charging to full |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *acd03Man 4 days ago
Naughtyville |
" Back to square one ..... multiple clicking sounds and barely any engine crank at all .. After cranking a few times the battery is drained again since yesterday tried cranking about 7/8 times since charging to full "
Get someone to perform a load-test on your battery. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *indenMan 4 days ago
Naas which is South West of Dublin |
" Back to square one ..... multiple clicking sounds and barely any engine crank at all .. After cranking a few times the battery is drained again since yesterday tried cranking about 7/8 times since charging to full "
I would suspect the battery is one if not all of your problems, if the voltage drops below a certain level during cranking if can cause other things not to kick into life.
I’m not sure of the setup in your engine but if you can get it cranking over try to crack a fuel line to see if you’re getting anything to or from the filter, pump or injectors. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
" Back to square one ..... multiple clicking sounds and barely any engine crank at all .. After cranking a few times the battery is drained again since yesterday tried cranking about 7/8 times since charging to full
I would suspect the battery is one if not all of your problems, if the voltage drops below a certain level during cranking if can cause other things not to kick into life.
I’m not sure of the setup in your engine but if you can get it cranking over try to crack a fuel line to see if you’re getting anything to or from the filter, pump or injectors."
I suspect this car will be gone as soon as I can , going back to skoda or bmw , never again will I buy a bloody jag |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
If you have diagnostics or a code reader read the battery voltage on it with ignition on . Then crank engine and see if voltage goes below 9.5 volts .
If trying to jump start car be sure you have a good quality set of jump leads .(Good strong cables and not too long). Of your still getting a lazy cranking connect the negative (black) jump lead to an earthing point on car body or engine . Ideally get a loan of a good fully charged jump / booster pack to connect to car . |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Could if burnt out the started now trying it that many times"
nah the battery had full power for about 6 of those tries , it had no power on the last try splits out ans charging again, this time if I have enough power to crank again , I will be purchasing a new battery , if still no ignition it's going to a mechanic
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
My friend also has a jaguar and they had to replace the engine..
And another guy i know whose living in Australia had the same problem with his over there and they also had to replace the engine…
There seems to be a fault in them, but I hope that’s not a similar problem that you’ll have… |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"And have you the same symptoms now as before you fitted the new starter?"
no , before the new starter inhad absolutely nothing , zero crank and only clicking , now after new starter fitted she is cranking but just not enough to ignite
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
I'd say battery be first port of call. Check Voltage with Multi Meter, should be above 12v, then get someone to crank car and see what it drops off too. Ideally shouldnt drop below 10v, if it does change battery.
Second I would check fuel delivery, if confident crack of a nut on injector, not completely just a turn and crank, see if diesel comes out. If it doesnt bingo if it does, could still be an air lock in diesel pipes, if a manual can you jump start with a tow, if an Auto, squirt a bit of easy start in the Air Intake and see if you get a reaction, if it starts even for a second with Easi, might be enough to start drawing the diesel up and the air will purge itself out the return pipes eventually. I would be surprised if it isnt battery related though. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"And have you the same symptoms now as before you fitted the new starter? no , before the new starter inhad absolutely nothing , zero crank and only clicking , now after new starter fitted she is cranking but just not enough to ignite"
. Are you sure wires on the solenoid are on correctly
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"I'd say battery be first port of call. Check Voltage with Multi Meter, should be above 12v, then get someone to crank car and see what it drops off too. Ideally shouldnt drop below 10v, if it does change battery.
Second I would check fuel delivery, if confident crack of a nut on injector, not completely just a turn and crank, see if diesel comes out. If it doesnt bingo if it does, could still be an air lock in diesel pipes, if a manual can you jump start with a tow, if an Auto, squirt a bit of easy start in the Air Intake and see if you get a reaction, if it starts even for a second with Easi, might be enough to start drawing the diesel up and the air will purge itself out the return pipes eventually. I would be surprised if it isnt battery related though."
will try Monday thanks for the info |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"And have you the same symptoms now as before you fitted the new starter? no , before the new starter inhad absolutely nothing , zero crank and only clicking , now after new starter fitted she is cranking but just not enough to ignite. Are you sure wires on the solenoid are on correctly "
yes 100% right only 2 wires and 2 bolts
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *ajobMan 4 days ago
Newtownabbey |
Def sounds like the crank sensor...i had same issue few yrs back...replaced both starter and crank sensor....new crank sensor was faulty,took another attempt at a crank sensor,it started...if the starter is trying to turn over and it sounds healthy then its not the starter...if it sounds sluggish check your battery or charge it up over night atleast(see if it helps)
But i would put my £££ on a new crank sensor...they tend to be very close to where the starter motor is situated....also join a car forun specific to your brand....loadsa folk have experianced this and share,may they be pros or just folk in general |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *ajobMan 4 days ago
Newtownabbey |
You can always ask a neighbour if they have jump leads and try a jump start,which would eliminate the battery out of the equation...a vheap multimeter from amazon is handy...when u do get the car started u should check the volt reading on the battery when its running....it should be reading well over 12,near 14v or so then that should tell you that the alternator is working and sending a charge back to the battery so it wont be draining it...battery in a diesel should read atleast 12.6v to stand a good chance to start...12.4 or less isnt great and def look at a recharge or replacement...the higher number cold start figure for a battery thst fits your car will be your best bet in the long run |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Might sound stupid but have u checked the oil level... and try turning the engine over from the button pulley with a bar and socket or a spanner... Just to be sure it's all free and not semi seized...if it's free After that I'd suggest charging the battry over night and then hook it up to another vehicle and give it a tow and try start it that way.. I only ever seen it happen once before on an 09 audi A6.. Battery went flat and no matter what I done I couldn't get it started.. Gave it a little tow and away it went.. Hope that helps |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
I would agree with the fuel issue , i dont think the starter will turn if not wired right, try tow start it put in in 2nd gear build up speed and lift the clutch if it starts and then cuts out its a fuel issue and may look at a sensor on the high pressure fuel pump i dont think its a battery so try tow starting it, it should sart it. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Find someone with Sdd software Jag can be temperamental when the battery’s are disconnected. I’ve seen some that won’t turn over and others that just won’t start after the battery has been connected back.
Sdd will shows all issues |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Am I right in thinking the car was running OK before the starter went ,
Since the starter was fitted it's turning over but just not fast enough, If that's the case it sounds like an earth strap is missing from the starter,
You could also take the starter off and bench test it just to make sure that it's not faulty |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
I feel like I'm not a real man as most of these parts in a car mean nothing to me
I can fill mine with Diesel /Adblue
I can put water in the washer bottle
I can change a puncture
I can ring The AA if needed
However I'm so invested in this thread .....please post what it is when you get it going to see who was correct |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Am I right in thinking the car was running OK before the starter went ,
Since the starter was fitted it's turning over but just not fast enough, If that's the case it sounds like an earth strap is missing from the starter,
You could also take the starter off and bench test it just to make sure that it's not faulty "
This  and if you did disconnect the battery cable maybe check that all the wires are getting a good connection with the battery. Might need cleaning |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Am I right in thinking the car was running OK before the starter went ,
Since the starter was fitted it's turning over but just not fast enough, If that's the case it sounds like an earth strap is missing from the starter,
You could also take the starter off and bench test it just to make sure that it's not faulty "
ther was only 2 wires on the starter , one power lead and one smaller one about the thickness of a phone cable , I will be back under the bas*ard tomorrow just to recheck all connections, there is an earth strap in the boot going from the battery to the chassis , checked and no corrosion and good fit |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Check engine to body earth strap .
Maybe bite the bullet and get a new battery . Them yokes need to crank good n lively for them to fire .
"
you know what? I've heard this a few times , I'll be back under the car in the morning to check things , what/where am I looking ? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Right, the car is 2017 jaguar xf 2 ltr diesel prestige, 2 days before new yrs eve we had a breakdown tried to start the car and nothing only clicking ,
Starter motor was gone , ordered a new one and hubby replaced it , we now have engine crank ( no clicking engine tries to start) but car just isn't starting ,
Battery was trickle charged too overnight but If it had a dropped cell it would charge but still not have enough power to crank the engine into ignition , is that possibly the reason?
Any help appreciated ! "
Did the car initially cut out whilst driving, then you found starter motor not operating. ? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Right, the car is 2017 jaguar xf 2 ltr diesel prestige, 2 days before new yrs eve we had a breakdown tried to start the car and nothing only clicking ,
Starter motor was gone , ordered a new one and hubby replaced it , we now have engine crank ( no clicking engine tries to start) but car just isn't starting ,
Battery was trickle charged too overnight but If it had a dropped cell it would charge but still not have enough power to crank the engine into ignition , is that possibly the reason?
Any help appreciated !
Did the car initially cut out whilst driving, then you found starter motor not operating. ?"
no we drve it to the next town over from us for a Chinese, came back to the car 30 mins later , no start , just clicking sounds , smoke coming from starter and red hot to the touch, got it towed home, fitted new starter, now she cranks but just not enough to get ignition |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Oh dear, from the first post sounds like the ingenium engine which are notorious, not even joking you'd be as well off to put it going and sell it they are well known for being soft as butter. Pull the pipe off the intake and see will she go off easy start |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Mechanic it's very hard to diagnose Of what you're saying
For 1 need a fully charged battery
Make sure fuel in car
If it ran before battery went dead should be no reason it won't now
No engine lights on ?
Easy way check is try but if easy start in air intake it should fire up
No need rev it , if cuts out you have fuel delivery problem
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Oh dear, from the first post sounds like the ingenium engine which are notorious, not even joking you'd be as well off to put it going and sell it they are well known for being soft as butter. Pull the pipe off the intake and see will she go off easy start "
yes 2 ltr ingenium diesel engine , might as well have a wheelbarrow outside for all it's bloody worth
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Mechanic it's very hard to diagnose Of what you're saying
For 1 need a fully charged battery
Make sure fuel in car
If it ran before battery went dead should be no reason it won't now
No engine lights on ?
Easy way check is try but if easy start in air intake it should fire up
No need rev it , if cuts out you have fuel delivery problem
"
I have no easy start but I'll get some brought to me , someone said deodorant would do the same job. , not so sure about that |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Check engine to body earth strap .
Maybe bite the bullet and get a new battery . Them yokes need to crank good n lively for them to fire .
you know what? I've heard this a few times , I'll be back under the car in the morning to check things , what/where am I looking ? "
It's a flat breaded wire more than likely going from bellhousing to the chassis or bulkhousing in the engine compartment  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
With the battery fully charged you could use one lead of your jump leads ,clamp one side on to the body of the starter motor and the other side to a good earth on the body in the engine bay ,this would rule out a bad earth,
The other thing you could try is with the battery disconnected try turning the engine over with a spanner or socket ,
This is to make sure that there isn't an engine issue causing the starter to fail |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Did you get the right starter motor? There are a few different types depending on engine size and if there is a stop/start engine.
I had this issue with a Ford, even though it was ford who replaced it, had to be changed it again.
If it’s manual, throw it in 2nd gear get a push and pop the clutch and drive it for a while, might charge up the battery |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"With the battery fully charged you could use one lead of your jump leads ,clamp one side on to the body of the starter motor and the other side to a good earth on the body in the engine bay ,this would rule out a bad earth,
The other thing you could try is with the battery disconnected try turning the engine over with a spanner or socket ,
This is to make sure that there isn't an engine issue causing the starter to fail "
will try this tomorrow |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Did you get the right starter motor? There are a few different types depending on engine size and if there is a stop/start engine.
I had this issue with a Ford, even though it was ford who replaced it, had to be changed it again.
If it’s manual, throw it in 2nd gear get a push and pop the clutch and drive it for a while, might charge up the battery"
starter motor came from auto doc , exactly make and model |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"With the battery fully charged you could use one lead of your jump leads ,clamp one side on to the body of the starter motor and the other side to a good earth on the body in the engine bay ,this would rule out a bad earth,
The other thing you could try is with the battery disconnected try turning the engine over with a spanner or socket ,
This is to make sure that there isn't an engine issue causing the starter to fail will try this tomorrow "
I'll keep an eye on the thread, what time are ya going at it ? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"With the battery fully charged you could use one lead of your jump leads ,clamp one side on to the body of the starter motor and the other side to a good earth on the body in the engine bay ,this would rule out a bad earth,
The other thing you could try is with the battery disconnected try turning the engine over with a spanner or socket ,
This is to make sure that there isn't an engine issue causing the starter to fail will try this tomorrow
I'll keep an eye on the thread, what time are ya going at it ?"
from around 10 in the AM |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *oldByMarCouple 1 day ago
playa de ingles / outa da west |
"Mechanic it's very hard to diagnose Of what you're saying
For 1 need a fully charged battery
Make sure fuel in car
If it ran before battery went dead should be no reason it won't now
No engine lights on ?
Easy way check is try but if easy start in air intake it should fire up
No need rev it , if cuts out you have fuel delivery problem
I have no easy start but I'll get some brought to me , someone said deodorant would do the same job. , not so sure about that "
Sure works every time  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Mechanic it's very hard to diagnose Of what you're saying
For 1 need a fully charged battery
Make sure fuel in car
If it ran before battery went dead should be no reason it won't now
No engine lights on ?
Easy way check is try but if easy start in air intake it should fire up
No need rev it , if cuts out you have fuel delivery problem
I have no easy start but I'll get some brought to me , someone said deodorant would do the same job. , not so sure about that
Sure works every time "
it better not let me down |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"If the crank position sensor is near the starter it may have been disturbed fitting it. Also could be an immobiliser issue. Best to get fault codes read and go from there "
I'm under it right now bud , I'll keep ye posted
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *ergalMan 20 hours ago
East Cork |
Jaysus....this thread is getting addictive !
Nearly as good as the "classic wooden speed boat build, sink,search for,recovery and rebuild" thread over on the sailing & boating section on boards !
Need to get to the end of this  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Good chance it just needs to be plugged into and the codes rest jaguars like to go into. “Safety” mode after something goes wrong 9 times out of 10 just need the codes reset after replacing parts
Failing that the starters in them run close to the fuel pipes possible that it could have been damaged while working in it and there could be air in the fuel system cause an airlock in the injectors if that’s the case bleeding the injectors would fix it |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Jaysus....this thread is getting addictive !
Nearly as good as the "classic wooden speed boat build, sink,search for,recovery and rebuild" thread over on the sailing & boating section on boards !
Need to get to the end of this "
i need to get to the end of it or I'll be found at the end of a rope lol |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *aven3Man 19 hours ago
Street |
"2lt ingenium engine..biggest heap of scrap going..get rid of it asap.you will easily be in negitive equity with that car."
Saw a post online from a guy who worked for Jaguar/Landrover,who said the accountants allowed £2500 to make the engine,and the engineer's said "not possible",and were told,just do it.. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"2lt ingenium engine..biggest heap of scrap going..get rid of it asap.you will easily be in negitive equity with that car.
Saw a post online from a guy who worked for Jaguar/Landrover,who said the accountants allowed £2500 to make the engine,and the engineer's said "not possible",and were told,just do it.."
ford engine built in India, I wouldn't be surprised , all information I found out after my first breakdown |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Update , either the turbo I had fitted 8 weeks again has failed again ,
Will know more on this once it's out and checked etc
If not that it's a timing chain fault with other problems like exhaust cams etc,
Turbo could be a an expensive fix again
The timing if it's that won't be fixed at all and it'll sold as is
A whole pile of stress and money , fml |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
There's a lot of messages so sorry if this is covered. I am a mechanic. If the battery has a cell down then that's a problem. If you can jump start it from another car then thats it. A diesel needs a lot of battery power to start. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"There's a lot of messages so sorry if this is covered. I am a mechanic. If the battery has a cell down then that's a problem. If you can jump start it from another car then thats it. A diesel needs a lot of battery power to start. "
Sorry to jump in here. I'm a diy head with cars. But have a Nissan with a dead battery we can't get access too, even with the key car won't open, stupid design. I read someone say about connecting jump lead to the starter underneath to give car power. Would the car not jump/spin starter if I did this? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"There's a lot of messages so sorry if this is covered. I am a mechanic. If the battery has a cell down then that's a problem. If you can jump start it from another car then thats it. A diesel needs a lot of battery power to start.
Sorry to jump in here. I'm a diy head with cars. But have a Nissan with a dead battery we can't get access too, even with the key car won't open, stupid design. I read someone say about connecting jump lead to the starter underneath to give car power. Would the car not jump/spin starter if I did this? "
negative to the body of starter , positive to the positive terminal of starter , starter should engage unless you hit the ignion bolt and positive bolt with something metal |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"There's a lot of messages so sorry if this is covered. I am a mechanic. If the battery has a cell down then that's a problem. If you can jump start it from another car then thats it. A diesel needs a lot of battery power to start.
Sorry to jump in here. I'm a diy head with cars. But have a Nissan with a dead battery we can't get access too, even with the key car won't open, stupid design. I read someone say about connecting jump lead to the starter underneath to give car power. Would the car not jump/spin starter if I did this? negative to the body of starter , positive to the positive terminal of starter , starter should engage unless you hit the ignion bolt and positive bolt with something metal "
Ah that's awesome thank you. Just had a fear of being under it and it engaging. Don't know if car in gear, just need to get the door open. Makes sense. I'll be trying to pull the bonnet cable first, but if I'm under car it's another option. Appreciate that |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"There's a lot of messages so sorry if this is covered. I am a mechanic. If the battery has a cell down then that's a problem. If you can jump start it from another car then thats it. A diesel needs a lot of battery power to start.
Sorry to jump in here. I'm a diy head with cars. But have a Nissan with a dead battery we can't get access too, even with the key car won't open, stupid design. I read someone say about connecting jump lead to the starter underneath to give car power. Would the car not jump/spin starter if I did this? negative to the body of starter , positive to the positive terminal of starter , starter should engage unless you hit the ignion bolt and positive bolt with something metal
Ah that's awesome thank you. Just had a fear of being under it and it engaging. Don't know if car in gear, just need to get the door open. Makes sense. I'll be trying to pull the bonnet cable first, but if I'm under car it's another option. Appreciate that"
if only my own problems were as simple as this ! Lol |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"There's a lot of messages so sorry if this is covered. I am a mechanic. If the battery has a cell down then that's a problem. If you can jump start it from another car then thats it. A diesel needs a lot of battery power to start.
Sorry to jump in here. I'm a diy head with cars. But have a Nissan with a dead battery we can't get access too, even with the key car won't open, stupid design. I read someone say about connecting jump lead to the starter underneath to give car power. Would the car not jump/spin starter if I did this? negative to the body of starter , positive to the positive terminal of starter , starter should engage unless you hit the ignion bolt and positive bolt with something metal
Ah that's awesome thank you. Just had a fear of being under it and it engaging. Don't know if car in gear, just need to get the door open. Makes sense. I'll be trying to pull the bonnet cable first, but if I'm under car it's another option. Appreciate that if only my own problems were as simple as this ! Lol "
Still no luck? Wish I knew more to help. Currently trying to get the gears fixed in my own car. And then I have sister's Nissan with a dead battery nobody can get into hahaha. I like thinkering. The starter issue is odd. Main think is spark, air and fuel. But new cars are finiky with computers. For my car, I found a Facebook group that have been great help for things. Maybe it's worth checking that. A collectors or fan group. It's surprising sometimes the amount of people who's had similar issues |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Sorry, again just a thinkerer not a mechanic, but no ticking? Is the fuel pump working? I'd imaging the fuel pump would tick when you turn the key. Starter ticks to but it's more obvious. Prob mentioned above but did you try fuses?
Also, on my sister's Nissan I managed to get injectors working by cleaning them. It's a pain in the arse, but she couldn't afford replacing them. But I'd imagine the car would still start even with one down, just missfire like feck. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"There's a lot of messages so sorry if this is covered. I am a mechanic. If the battery has a cell down then that's a problem. If you can jump start it from another car then thats it. A diesel needs a lot of battery power to start.
Sorry to jump in here. I'm a diy head with cars. But have a Nissan with a dead battery we can't get access too, even with the key car won't open, stupid design. I read someone say about connecting jump lead to the starter underneath to give car power. Would the car not jump/spin starter if I did this? negative to the body of starter , positive to the positive terminal of starter , starter should engage unless you hit the ignion bolt and positive bolt with something metal
Ah that's awesome thank you. Just had a fear of being under it and it engaging. Don't know if car in gear, just need to get the door open. Makes sense. I'll be trying to pull the bonnet cable first, but if I'm under car it's another option. Appreciate that if only my own problems were as simple as this ! Lol
Still no luck? Wish I knew more to help. Currently trying to get the gears fixed in my own car. And then I have sister's Nissan with a dead battery nobody can get into hahaha. I like thinkering. The starter issue is odd. Main think is spark, air and fuel. But new cars are finiky with computers. For my car, I found a Facebook group that have been great help for things. Maybe it's worth checking that. A collectors or fan group. It's surprising sometimes the amount of people who's had similar issues"
had a lad call to le today ,wehaveback pressure in the engine , dpf , turbo , egr valve blocked , timing chain gone , it could be any of those, more investigation needed and fingers crossed it's a small fix |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"There's a lot of messages so sorry if this is covered. I am a mechanic. If the battery has a cell down then that's a problem. If you can jump start it from another car then thats it. A diesel needs a lot of battery power to start.
Sorry to jump in here. I'm a diy head with cars. But have a Nissan with a dead battery we can't get access too, even with the key car won't open, stupid design. I read someone say about connecting jump lead to the starter underneath to give car power. Would the car not jump/spin starter if I did this? negative to the body of starter , positive to the positive terminal of starter , starter should engage unless you hit the ignion bolt and positive bolt with something metal
Ah that's awesome thank you. Just had a fear of being under it and it engaging. Don't know if car in gear, just need to get the door open. Makes sense. I'll be trying to pull the bonnet cable first, but if I'm under car it's another option. Appreciate that if only my own problems were as simple as this ! Lol
Still no luck? Wish I knew more to help. Currently trying to get the gears fixed in my own car. And then I have sister's Nissan with a dead battery nobody can get into hahaha. I like thinkering. The starter issue is odd. Main think is spark, air and fuel. But new cars are finiky with computers. For my car, I found a Facebook group that have been great help for things. Maybe it's worth checking that. A collectors or fan group. It's surprising sometimes the amount of people who's had similar issueshad a lad call to le today ,wehaveback pressure in the engine , dpf , turbo , egr valve blocked , timing chain gone , it could be any of those, more investigation needed and fingers crossed it's a small fix "
Hopefully. Pain in the arse none the less |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
» Add a new message to this topic
