182 started - stalled it - now dead

[chrispy.clio]

I started my 182 had it running for bout 5-10 minutes and when i went to pull out of my parking space i stalled it as i was pulling away in 2nd because of the snow.

Went to start it and the lights all come on, then went off. Went to start it and it just sort of turned over 0.5 of a turn and it just died.

I now cant get any lights on the dash when turning the key, no radio, no centrel locking, nothing.

I'm not really sure where to start, i checked come of the little fuses and they are fine. also checked the battery was all connected everywhere and its fine too.

Could it be the immobiliser? how do i check it?

Help

Thanks

Chris

 

[Da]

If you put the key in the ignition what does the red immobiliser light on the dash do?

To be honest though, even if the immob was dead you should still get the dash lights illuminating.

Have you checked the main -ve connection from the battery to the block?

 

[chrispy.clio]

There are no lights what so ever now so in that case its probably not the immob.

I did check the battery connectors and they all see to be fine.

 

[Da]

So even the immobiliser light isn't flashing?

 

[Cro]

Hear any clicking or anything when you turn the key to ign?

 

[chrispy.clio]

No light on the immobiliser.

There is no clicking at all. one second it was fine and the next its dead

 

[Cro]

Checked the engine bay fuses? I had something like this happen to me and it was one of those.

What about the fuel pump priming whirr, still hear that?

 

[chrispy.clio]

no fuel pump priming. the car is completly dead.

I have checked some of the little fuses in the engine bay and they are fine. I'll go check the bigger ones later.

 

[Da]

Are you on stand alone management now Chris?

 

[chrispy.clio]

yes omex

 

[chrispy.clio]

Another thing, i took the car out yesterday for a long drive so the batter will/should have got a good charge. Could it be the alternator which is bu**ered?

 

[Cro]

Only way to check would be charge the battery up full and have a jeff. Time for the old multimeter to come out

 

[sideways danny]

check for broken power wires. Alternator main power wire connector especially

 

[mini-valver]

As above, when you staled it, the jolt of the engine could have ripped the cable out of a ring connector.

 

[chrispy.clio]

Ok i will check it all tuesday.

Allthough i stalled it, then turned the ignition on and the lights can on and then went off so the power was still on after the stall. It was only on teemepting to start it again when the power just cut out.

Hope its an easy fix

 

[Guppy]

Main power feed for my Alternator broke on mine and did this.

Have a quick look, Chris.

Easy to spot and an easy fix

 

[Nicolasticity]

also batteries on the Clio can be OK one minute and then completely dead - like it says - time for the multimeter

 

[chrispy.clio]

I spent a few hours today trying to get her running with no luck.

I tryed starting her off my friends car and it didnt work, no lights on the dash or anything.

After fiddeling for ages i noticed the immobliser light was on and when i turn the ignition the immob light goes out, but thats it, no lights on my dash no fuel pump priming no clicks.

I think the battery should be ok,

I checked all the earths that i knew of, none of them have come off of anything, also checked the cabels going to the alternetor but with nothing was wrong.

Any more ideas.

I have the RAC so as a last resort i could call them out to see if they know what the problem is

 

[Guppy]

You look at the power to the alternator?

 

[chrispy.clio]

also checked the cabels going to the alternetor but with nothing was wrong.

yup

 

[Cro]

Ok so you have power getting to places. Have you checked the voltage yet? Pretty sure theres one fuse that runs both the dash lights and the fuel pump

 

[chrispy.clio]

I have checked all the fuses in the engine bay. The big ones and the little ones. The only things i havnt checked checked (because i dont know how) is the plastic blocks near the fuses. I have forgotten what they are called.

 

[sean182cup]

relays^^^^^^

 

[maynard]

just call the rac out, will save your time in trying to find the fault when the guy should spot it fairly easily i hope.

 

[chrispy.clio]

I'll call the RAC out tomorrow and hopefully they can fix it

 

[realnumber 1]

Could earthing (or lack of) cause this? It must be something simple to make it stop working like it has.

 

[chrispy.clio]

Could have been a bad connection on the battery. as it had a bad connection, we tryed bumping it straight off the cables with out them connected to the bat. Might have another fiddel with it tomorrow before callign the RAC.

 

[realnumber 1]

Could have been a bad connection on the battery. as it had a bad connection, we tryed bumping it straight off the cables with out them connected to the bat. Might have another fiddel with it tomorrow before callign the RAC.

If you need I know a good mechanic in Milnsbridge.

 

[chrispy.clio]

Oh ok thanks. I hate electrics. if the RAC man fails then i might drop you a PM

 

[realnumber 1]

Oh ok thanks. I hate electrics. if the RAC man fails then i might drop you a PM

No worries, just give us a shout if you need.

 

[Scrooge]

have you checked the voltage on a multimeter?

 

[Cooksport]

chris u have a PM

 

[chrispy.clio]

If the power cable had come off the started motor then would there be no power to all the electircs?

Also do i check the started motor from the top of the engine or the bottom?

 

[chrispy.clio]

I've had a little look at the starter motor and the connectors are all ok. I checked the fueses again and they are all ok too.

Any more suggestions?

 

[chrispy.clio]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?p=6335856#post6335856

can people look at this thread and tell me if i'm on to somthing or not

Thanks