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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Right.... after the last 3 days thinking I had starter motor issues... it turns out that is not the case.
A brand new starter motor (Tested and fully working too) was put on the car, and still had the same issues.... nothing on key.
So, next step, we bridged the earth to the car, and hey presto.... the damn thing started.... but only ONCE! we cleaned the earth strap, tried to start and NOTHING... not even working by bridging it.
So we then went onto the live wires, unclipped and had a direct to the starter, again hey presto.... started.... but only ONCE!
Now we are thinking possible relay problem?
Tried EVERYTHING possible this evening to get the damn thing running..... but all out of ideas?
Can ANYONE possibly think of anything we may have missed?
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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago
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do this step by step
do all the dash lights radio etc work when you turn the key ? is battery fully charged and holding it
if they do do your lights dim as if drawing power ?is battery fully charged and holding charge
check solonied is it working (should be new with new starter ) change solenoid
check relay by replacement ?
check ignition barrel conections ?
if still not working get an auto electrtion in
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"do this step by step
do all the dash lights radio etc work when you turn the key ? is battery fully charged and holding it
if they do do your lights dim as if drawing power ?is battery fully charged and holding charge
check solonied is it working (should be new with new starter ) change solenoid
check relay by replacement ?
check ignition barrel conections ?
if still not working get an auto electrtion in
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Amy I the only thinking I haven't a fucking clue what these things are?? Lol |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"do this step by step
do all the dash lights radio etc work when you turn the key ? is battery fully charged and holding it
if they do do your lights dim as if drawing power ?is battery fully charged and holding charge
check solonied is it working (should be new with new starter ) change solenoid
check relay by replacement ?
check ignition barrel conections ?
if still not working get an auto electrtion in
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This doesn't explain why it worked by bridging..... both ways and worked only once..... there seems to be a bad connection of some sort, but I'm fucked if I can find it.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Try googling the make model and problem, certain makes and models suffer from similar problems so its often easier to diagnose if that applies to your symptoms...
I did it recently for a Transit gears not selecting and ended up watching vids on youtube showing the complete repair that cost me nothing but would have been 200squid at a dealers...
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Been looking at 'how to' videos all night.... and going backwards and forwards to the car..... still to no avail  "
what make model and year is it?...
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Nope... just does its normal thing "
Same engine as Transit, had same symptons and was the temp sender behind top pulley so just checking... 
Get it plugged in and read for fault codes, costs about £25 around here, will lead you straight to problem ...
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"do this step by step
do all the dash lights radio etc work when you turn the key ? is battery fully charged and holding it
if they do do your lights dim as if drawing power ?is battery fully charged and holding charge
When it started is it possible that it was just coincidence that it was bridged at the time? It seems likely
check solonied is it working (should be new with new starter ) change solenoid
check relay by replacement ?
check ignition barrel conections ?
if still not working get an auto electrtion in
This doesn't explain why it worked by bridging..... both ways and worked only once..... there seems to be a bad connection of some sort, but I'm fucked if I can find it...."
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Nope... just does its normal thing
Same engine as Transit, had same symptons and was the temp sender behind top pulley so just checking...
Get it plugged in and read for fault codes, costs about £25 around here, will lead you straight to problem ...
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Definitely this, if no joy follow it by auto electrician visit x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Are there any mobile auto electricians inn your area ?
Or someone close with a code reader
I'm sure this is the first thing you checked but you have ensu_ed all your fuses are good haven't you? |
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"do this step by step
do all the dash lights radio etc work when you turn the key ? is battery fully charged and holding it
if they do do your lights dim as if drawing power ?is battery fully charged and holding charge
check solonied is it working (should be new with new starter ) change solenoid
check relay by replacement ?
check ignition barrel conections ?
if still not working get an auto electrtion in
Amy I the only thinking I haven't a fucking clue what these things are?? Lol "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"do this step by step
do all the dash lights radio etc work when you turn the key ? is battery fully charged and holding it
if they do do your lights dim as if drawing power ?is battery fully charged and holding charge
check solonied is it working (should be new with new starter ) change solenoid
check relay by replacement ?
check ignition barrel conections ?
if still not working get an auto electrtion in
Amy I the only thinking I haven't a fucking clue what these things are?? Lol "
No I am clueless too |
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