Non starter

Non starter was created by stephm

Posted 5 years 3 months ago #191290
Hey guys
My 2000 f has decided not to start all ignition lights come but no turn over. Fuses all good battery good but no power going to starter on turn over.
Immobiliser seems to be going off. I was wondering if it could be engine management relay as it constantly clicks when trying to crank engine.
Any advice greatly appreciated
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Replied by David Aiketgate on topic Non starter

Posted 5 years 3 months ago #191292
Check the connection to the starter solenoid. (Small wire to starter motor). This is a common cause of non starting.
Clean the connection up and tighten it.:shrug:

David
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Replied by stephm on topic Non starter

Posted 5 years 3 months ago #191293
Cheers David
Just got it going there bit of gentle persuasion on solenoid the old fashioned way piece of wood and a hammer
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Replied by Keymaster on topic Non starter

Posted 5 years 3 months ago #191297
Make sure to keep the wood and hammer in the car,......it will stick again!
Time to recondition or replace I would say. :(

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Replied by stephm on topic Non starter

Posted 5 years 3 months ago #191301
Already in the car 😜
Just in case.. I shall be sourcing a replacement 1st chance I get 👍
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Replied by sworkscooper on topic Non starter

Posted 5 years 2 months ago #191311
Well as David has said , you need to check the terminal on the solenoid before going to the expense of replacing the starter motor . The wire terminal becomes slack with vibration .

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Replied by talkingcars on topic Non starter

Posted 5 years 2 months ago #191374
The K series starter is notorious for this problem, I have had 5 cars that all had the same issue, 3 times on the ZR.

As David said, check the spade terminal on the low voltage supply.


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