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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tm 50
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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.
I started with nothing and still have most of it left.


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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:
Speed and Style........... One day I'll get the speed bit.
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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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