RE: [doc] No Start!!

["Gutkowski, Martin" <martin.gutkowski@xxxx>]

Hi Mate

Found the info you need:

The relay to try is number 10, second from left on the top row (nearest wheel arch). You can check the ignition signal is getting to it by removing the relay and looking for the #86 contact (this is written on the relay and is the standard for DIN relays). It's the one that has a White/Red wire going to it. Using your multi meter, check that when the key is in position 3 (crank) this pin has 12v on it - don't owrry, with this relay removed, the engine cannot crank. If it does, also check the pin opposite is ground (using the beep-test, remember?).

Or you could just "borrow" your high-beam relay and plug it in, see if the engine cranks.

If the above test shows up okay (relay is getting power), then the next testis to trace supply to the solenoid.

Martin

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Salsbury [mailto:paul.salsbury@xxxx]
> Sent: 05 February 2003 10:08
> To: DMC News UK; DMC News USA
> Subject: [doc] No Start!!
> 
> 
> Here's my problem.!!
> 
> Went out to the garage last night to start the car for
> the first time since the cold weather snap. First
> click of the ignition key (acc) showed about 9 - 10
> volts Not too bad. So I tried to fire her up She
> struggled to turn ovprobablybaly one turn of the
> engine, then I heard a rapid clicking sound, which to
> me sounded like the starsolenoidnoid flicking back and
> forward, then nothing.
> 
> Now all I get is the two clicks of the ignition relays
> witching then silence.
> 
> I have fully charged the battery and still get the
> same
> 
> There are no blown fuses and the starter is a year
> old.
> 
> Suggestions Please
> 
> Thank
> Paul
> #6463
> 
>