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It won't start
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 2:26 pm
by MattO
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?
Re: It won't start
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 2:36 pm
by tm 50
Sounds Like the Starter!! solenoid could be stuck , or the starter is Shagged
Re: It won't start
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:37 pm
by Harv
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.
Re: It won't start
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:21 pm
by Blacky
Check your negative wires , make sure they are tight and clean , and make sure the block to battery lead is sweet.
Re: It won't start
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:08 pm
by MattO
Thanks for the replys
I'll give it another go after work tommorow.
Re: It won't start
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:42 pm
by FBeing
How'd you go Matt?
Give me a buzz if you need a hand
And also a hand to drink some beers
Re: It won't start
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:17 am
by MattO
Stopped at the pub on the way home from work so I never made it to the garage
Probably attack it Sunday arvo, swing by if you've got nothing on.
Re: It won't start
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:52 pm
by Devilrod
Re: It won't start
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:46 pm
by FBeing
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
Re: It won't start
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 4:22 pm
by MattO
Re: It won't start
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:34 am
by EK-selent
SOUNDS FAMILIAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! did you resolve the issue?
Re: It won't start
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 5:43 pm
by MattO
Nah still waiting for FBeing to show up and give me a hand.
Re: It won't start
Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 6:44 pm
by FBeing
MattO wrote:Nah still waiting for FBeing to show up and give me a hand.
I just got weirded out about going around nude
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
please no pics! 
