Mean Green Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Situation is - 2000 TD5 ES - Genuine 20,000 miles (20,007 to be exact). Obviously has not done much in its lifetime, mostly due to ill health of the previous owner. Last MOT was 2019 (20,005 miles!). It was apparently started every few weeks up until about a year or so ago but nothing since then, but battery had been regularly hooked up to a charger. When the battery was connected, interior lights etc came on and ignition barrel led illuminated. At 1st position, dash lit up as expected - glow plug light and all usual warning lights etc fuel pump could be heard. Turn to start position, as soon as it was turned it gave a 'click' and everything went out. (single click, similar to a fuse blowing, rather than a starter click when trying to turn). Disconnect and re-connect battery, same happens. I assumed the battery was breaking down under load and bought a new battery - same thing happens. Could it be immobiliser? or something else obvious. It has been about 15 years since I last had a TD5, and I am more used to the simplicity of a TDi - none of this electronic witchcraft! Any suggestions greatly received, I need to get it shifted ASAP, and the position of it if not straightforward for a recovery truck to get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Hi, If the red led on the dash goes out (even though it wont start) then it's not imobilized. Are you able to check the starter motor is ok? Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 starter solenoid, give it a tap with a screwdriver whilst someone holds the key on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 Doh!!! Time to admit stupidity!! Turns out TD5's are a bit sensitive to things like battery clamps that are not tight!! I am too used to my tdi which only needs the clamps to be touching the terminals to start. Tightened up the battery clamps and away she went! Happy days!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Glad you're sorted. Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 Good to hear it is solved. Any pics of this Barn Find ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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