Re: Help.....Car Won't Start

["rdthomason28209" <rdt7@xxxx>]

I believe it's definitely associated with the alarm system. I can't 
turn the alarm on now and the car won't start. Something else may be 
going on however, because this has never happened before when the 
battery went dead. 

I don't have my voltmeter handy so I haven't checked the starter 
relay. 

Bob

--- In dmcnews@xxxx, Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi Bob
> 
> First off from your VIN number, you should have had the starter 
relay fix - but it's worth checking. This supplies power to the 
solenoid. Details on the DMCnews tech section.
> 
> From your description it sounds like it's to do with your alarm. 
I've recently fitted a remote started to my car and helped Paul 
Salsbury with fitting the same system to his car - and he had an 
immobiliser fitted when he bought the car. Many aftermarket alarm 
systems are triggered by changes in system voltage - hence the jump-
leads causing the alarm to go off. This can include
> locks being triggered, interior lights coming on etc etc. .> 
> I am unsure how to proceed with this post because what I've learnt 
fitting my system taught me how to start and run a DeLorean without 
the use of a key (except the steering lock of course). When you turn 
your key to the 1st and 2nd positions, do you hear a "click" from the 
relay compartment associated with each one? These are the accessory 
and ignition relays. Since you say the
> radio is fine, we can rule the accessory relay out, but it's worth 
getting voltmeter on the ignition relay to check it's getting power 
(this was one of the things Pauls system immobilised). NB even if it 
clicks doesn't mean it's switching any power.
> 
> The starter relay is the second from the left, top row. At this 
point, I dont know the extent of your technical ability, so I'll just 
say "check that". Mail me if you need more help.
> 
> All the best
> 
> Martin
> #1458
> 
> 
> 
> Bob Thomason wrote:
> 
> > I'm still new to my car and it seems to have some sort of 
electrical bug that has now prevented it from starting. I drive this 
car daily but sometimes the battery goes dead undetermined reasons. 
Not often, just occasionally.
> >
> > Got in it this afternoon and battery was dead. Tried a jump which 
has worked in the past but engine would not budge. Got a normal 
voltage reading on the dash meter and radio, etc. worked. Engine just 
wouldn't turn over. Let jumper cables stay attached while other car 
kept running for a while to charge battery----no luck. What could be 
keeping the engine from turning over??
> >
> > Only other clue is that the car was having a very slight 
difficultly starting in recent days. Like it didn't want to fire. 
Previously it would just start right up.
> >
> > I also have a Code Alert alarm system. I don't know if it's 
connected to the ignition in any way. Normally what happens is when I 
connect jumper cables, the alarm goes off. I hit the disarm button on 
the remote and start the car. Only this time it wouldn't turn over.
> >
> > All suggestions appreciated.
> >
> > Bob Thomason
> > #5252