Hi,
Just some questions, as I'm seeking advice.
Car: 1995 Rover Mini Sprite 1275 SPI
Should this car have a immobiliser fitted as standard? and if so, where is it located? and can it be bypassed? if so, without a fob? as I have never had a fob key since owning the car.
My car started ok the other day but the oil light was flickering on/off, so turned engine off and checked oil pressure switch connection. Now cleaned up and re-made. Started engine back up, oil checked before start up, shows oil at normal level.
Engine ran as normal, for 10ish mins, so reversed off drive, and engine cut out, with a small amount of smoke exiting the off-side front, near the coil.
Starter motor would not engage, so engine would not turn over. upon opening bonnet, couldn't find any damage. But a burning smell was coming from the coil? But is there anything else to check around this area? Coil has since been replaced but still does not engage starter motor.
I have since found, the feed from the ignition to the starter motor has been lost. Does it, if it has one, go through the immobiliser? and through the ECU?
Please help, if possible, as a guy has looked at it 3 times now and no better off.
This is my first post as I'm a new member, any suggestions would be highly grateful.
Ash