7 replies to this topic

[joshw]

Hi guys,

Basically coming home from work tonight and every time I braked my radio and indicators would stop working (main beam was unaffected). Parked outside my house tried to start it and all I'm getting is a rapid clicking noise and it won't start.

I'm guessing this could be the battery, solenoid, starter motor or dodgy earth connection. Is there anything else this could be?

Thanks Josh.

[KernowCooper]

You dont mention if yours is a Inertia starter or Pre-Engaged but test is the same for either, just a different setup

 

Check the battery voltage, may have stopped charging, and the battery is flattened, voltage between13.7-14.3v at 2000rpm then the connections and earths in the boot on the battery - cable and the engine earth. if these prove to be ok then check the feed into the solenoid connections,this should help pinpoint where the fault lies..

[minimender]

What he said ^^  bad earth prob in boot also check engine earth near brake cylinder, they corrode and you dont notice.

Edited by minimender, 15 February 2014 - 08:49 PM.

[bpirie1000]

Would suggest a flat battery......

[joshw]

You dont mention if yours is a Inertia starter or Pre-Engaged but test is the same for either, just a different setup
 
Check the battery voltage, may have stopped charging, and the battery is flattened, voltage between13.7-14.3v at 2000rpm then the connections and earths in the boot on the battery - cable and the engine earth. if these prove to be ok then check the feed into the solenoid connections,this should help pinpoint where the fault lies..

Its pre-engaged (1990), thanks for the help guys I'll report back tomorrow if I get a chance to look at it.

Thanks Josh

[joshw]

All sorted just needed a new battery.

Thanks Josh

[Zara]

was gonna say just sounds like a flat battery! glad you got it sorted :)

[KernowCooper]

Have you checked the charge rate ? always best to so you know its charging fully, lost count of the number of times new batteries have been fitted only for the problem to return in 2/3 days