smudge Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 ok, my vehicle has been startn fine until today when i got oit in and in wouldnt fire up. the RAC have been out checed the battery, its ok. checked the immobiliser, its ok. they seem to think its an auto electric proble somewhere between the ignition and the starter motor. i had the same problem about a yr ago, but after givin the starter motor a good WACK, and mssin wiv the wires it always started up. i told the RAC bloke this but he says its not that. any idea's guys? am i gonna be payin out loads of money again for my landy? can anyone recommend a decent garge or auto electrician, in preston, lancs. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 What happens when you turn the key - a small click, but the engine isn't turned, or is it silent? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 yes, when i turn the key i can hear like a small click sound come from where the key ignition is. the RAC guy said he checked the live comin from the ignition and it was ok. but he also said that there was a clicking noise comin from under the bonnet when he tried turning it over, from a little black box. which had something to do wiv, the lamna sensor, fuel sensor and ignton or something. ut i dont know wether this has anthing to do wiv it now startin, maybe this could just be another problem. i hope this helps, but i'm not very mechanicaly minded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Did you check the spade connector next to the solenoid. may seem silly but it always get me that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 did i check the what next to the what???????? sorry m8, i am really thick when it comes to stuf like this. any help appreciated as i have no motor. idiots guide would be much appreciated. thankx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 On the starter motor check all the leads / wires are clean and still connected. if the small wire has fallen off which is not unheard of the car will just click but not turn over. how ever I would expect the AA man to have checked it already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 ok, i'll have a good look tomorrow when its light, i think i know where the starter motor is. if its not that, any other ideas of wot it could be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 right ok heres the result, all connections are clean and connected, when i put all lights on and turn on the ignition the lights DO NOT DIM.. gave the starter a good wack while trying to start it, then a friend used a metal object on the terminals to bypass it or somethin, the starter motor started to spin. but didnt fire up the engine????? is my solenoind nackerd or starter motor? both, or something else. many thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 anyone sspect wot it could be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 any1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WESTENDER Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 sounds like the solenoid if the starter spins when its shorted out, dont know if you can do anything with the solenoid seperately i would guess not and get a service exchange motor from a factors, easy way to check =just see if there is current on the ignition to solenoid wire [bulb or tester] when ignition key is held over to start position CHEERS hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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