mikeyb86

hi guys i have went out to try and start my car and it wont start im getting some cliking noise oike its dead batery but its not as i have used several and same problem sometimes its like it wants to start but just doesent somtime it turns over some times it wont help guys please im have a breakdown

guide

iTrader: (4)

have you checked the usual: spark, fuel getting to eng etc..
clicking sounds like a relay, does it come from under the dash if so could be fuel pump relay.

mikeyb86

nah it comes from engine its like it wants to start but just cant

guide

iTrader: (4)

have you checked for spark??

barnes_2k7

starter motor? if it turns sometimes and not otheres, sounds like the solenoid on the starter? give i a smack?

leecalcars

iTrader: (37)

as above take a wooden hammer shaft and wack it its the bendix sticken in the starter motor,if that dosent work put car into 2nd gear and rock from back to front that usually cures it ,failing that check battery connections and earth to chassis good luck had it on my type r few years ago.

mikeyb86

check all of the above and its still not working its sparking and fual is primming

rookymatt

iTrader: (15)

Have you tried bump starting it??

mikeyb86

yh it did not work

rookymatt

iTrader: (15)

Is the battery good for sure?? Have you tried it with a jump pack connected? The battery might have voltage, but no cranking amps.

mikeyb86

tried several bateries

bob r

iTrader: (46)

try a tow start.

mikeyb86

come on guys im at a loss all i now no is it drains my batery in seconds when trying to crank it

magneel1

iTrader: (18)

Have you got an aftermarket ECU?
Mine did this and a wire was loose around the ECU which didn't let it turn over.
Played around with the wires & started immediately...

mikeyb86

no standard ecu just befor it drains batery it does feel like it wants to start

magneel1

iTrader: (18)

Yeah same happened to me, wanted to start but didn't.
The ECU wiring at passenger foot-well was loose and needed to be rewired..

Other thinks could be Cam sensor, crank sensor, fuel pump, fuses etc....
I know this is very annoying.

magneel1

iTrader: (18)

Do you have an aftermarket immobiliser or something similar?

mikeyb86

i no its just frustrating lol

Ste98Turbo

When mine wouldnt start it turned out to be a broken PAL fuse in the fuse box under the bonnet, it was very hard to see where it had broke so have a good look.

It could also be your imob/alarm check the fuses/relays under your dash board too

If you are really stuck join the RAC its only £10 a mth and they do something called "home start" they will come out to your home and try get your car going for you

mikeyb86

its still not starting i got fual getting in fine and i got a lovly spark on all 4 plugs and air filter looks fine help

mikeyb86

rite guys i just done a manual fault reading and it threw up code 42 idle switch woulkd this cause my car not to start if so were is it locacted

barnes_2k7

locateed in the throttle body?? i think.

1000rwhp

home start are good but they couldnt start my 98 legacy gtb same probalem as yours so jst buy a refurb starter motor

Gear Head

iTrader: (2)

starter motor without a doubt my friend.

mikeyb86

rite guys its starting up now and running but its presurising and the rad aint geting hot either but the pipes in are

njberrie

iTrader: (1)

air lock somewhere pal has the car been stood for a while or serviced recently ???
pm me

barnes_2k7

thermostat jammed shut maybe.

Turbotits

iTrader: (2)

Your diagnosis makes no sense. First all you have is a clicking, likley to be battery flat or starter sticking, Then further down the thread you have fuel and spark> So Is the car cranking over or not? as you can only test for spark when its cranking?

mikeyb86

sory guys to confuse it was not runing i have sorted that problem its just it presurising now that i need to sort

dan/scooby

iTrader: (2)

so what was the problem ?
it may help other members