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355, turn ignition key, and it's DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by 355BOY, Aug 16, 2004.

  1. 355BOY

    355BOY Formula Junior

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    #1 355BOY, Aug 16, 2004
    This happened three times on my drive. I left it 10mins then tried again and it started. Radio works etc etc

    This has happened on 3 occasions, has anybody any ideas??

    Regards

    Mark
     

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  2. Birdman

    Birdman F1 Veteran

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    #2 Birdman, Aug 16, 2004
    Mark,
    Won't crank at all, or cranks and won't catch?
     
  3. Robertb

    Robertb Formula 3

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    #3 Robertb, Aug 16, 2004
    Faulty immobiliser?
     
  4. 355BOY

    355BOY Formula Junior

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    #4 355BOY, Aug 16, 2004
    Just won't crank at all, I thought about the imobiliser, but wasn't sure, can turn alarm off to get in no probs.

    Can an CAT ECU problem cause this?

    Mark
     
  5. kenyon

    kenyon F1 Rookie

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    #5 kenyon, Aug 16, 2004
    It might be the starter motor sticking. Hit the starter case with a hammer or put car in 1st gear and rock the car backward and forward, this might release the starter...
     

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  6. chaa

    chaa F1 Veteran

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    #6 chaa, Aug 16, 2004
    Yes i had that, it was my starter. I taped it now is great again. that was 5 months ago.
     
  7. Vito

    Vito Formula Junior
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    #7 Vito, Aug 16, 2004
    I had a similar problem on my '82 Mondial. The cause was traced to a dirty ignition switch wherein the contacts had a bit of corrosion. The switch was removed, the contacts cleaned & the problem resolved. It was an easy solution to a perplexing problem.
     
  8. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson F1 World Champ
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    #8 Steve Magnusson, Aug 16, 2004
    "Can an CAT ECU problem cause this?"

    No -- i.e., I believe a cat ECU problem can inactivate an injection bank, but it can't prevent the starter motor from cranking the engine over when asked (if all else is OK). Are the connections at the back of the starter solenoid accessible (and are you interested in checking/doing some things yourself)?
     
  9. Steve_nero

    Steve_nero Formula Junior

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    #9 Steve_nero, Aug 16, 2004
    It sounds like a immobiliser and/or maybe the alarm battery not working and de-activating incorrectly. Sometimes I have to press the alarm button on the key fob then crank the engine otherwise nothing happens just like a flat battery or a sticking starter.

    If the starter motor was stuck, leaving it 10 mins would not fix the problem.
     

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  10. 355BOY

    355BOY Formula Junior

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    #10 355BOY, Aug 16, 2004
    Good points from everybody. THANK YOU.

    I will start with a new key fob battery and work upwards financially from there

    :)

    Mark
     

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