It won't start

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MattO
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It won't start

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Ok a couple of months ago I tried to jump start my FB it did not start and from memory there could have been a loud click from under the hood.

I've just installed a new battery and this is where the problem starts.

So I jump in the car the interior light is on I turn the ignition to on and the gen light comes on. As soon as I turn the key to start I loose all power, the same happens if I turn the headlights on. After about 10 seconds the interior light comes back on.

Any ideas?
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Re: It won't start

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Sounds Like the Starter!! solenoid could be stuck , or the starter is Shagged
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Check you have 12V down to the starter solenoid when the key is turned (2-man job). If you do, and there is no "click", try encouraging the starter solenoid with a few (gentle) taps with a hammer.
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Re: It won't start

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Check your negative wires , make sure they are tight and clean , and make sure the block to battery lead is sweet.
When you're faced with an unpleasant task that you really don't want to do, sometimes you just have to dig deep down inside and somehow find the patience to wait for someone else to do it for you.


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Re: It won't start

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Thanks for the replys :thumbsup: I'll give it another go after work tommorow.
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Re: It won't start

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How'd you go Matt?
Give me a buzz if you need a hand
And also a hand to drink some beers :D
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Re: It won't start

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Stopped at the pub on the way home from work so I never made it to the garage :lol:

Probably attack it Sunday arvo, swing by if you've got nothing on.
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MattO wrote: swing by if you've got nothing on.
:esurprised: :shock: please no pics! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :lol: :lol:
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Devilrod wrote:
MattO wrote: swing by if you've got nothing on.
:esurprised: :shock: please no pics! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :lol: :lol:
:lol: :lol:

I reckon I might pop over Matt, I'll give you a buzzzzzz
Could well have cabin fever this weekend the way the weather is looking
Oh and how are you at cutting gaskets???

See ya Sunday
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Re: It won't start

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Devilrod wrote:
MattO wrote: swing by if you've got nothing on.
:esurprised: :shock: please no pics! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :lol: :lol:
:oops: :oops: :lol:

Stu probably got the gaskets you need Iv got a stack somewhere.
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Re: It won't start

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SOUNDS FAMILIAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! did you resolve the issue?
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Re: It won't start

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Nah still waiting for FBeing to show up and give me a hand.
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MattO wrote:Nah still waiting for FBeing to show up and give me a hand.
I just got weirded out about going around nude :D

EK-selent I think MattO's problem is earth related, have you looked at all leads and connections? Also the starter might be sticking - thus sucking the life out of the battery
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