182 won't start

[mikeh]

Not sure what's going on here. I haven't used the car for a few weeks after the alternator failed - battery went completely flat.


done the alternator today but the car won't start - it turns over fine with a jump pack but even with a bit of carb cleaner there wasn't even a hint of it starting. I tried a spark plug light directly between the coil and ht lead but unless there's some kind of diode in it (used it back to front) - there doesn't appear to be any spark.


i can't see anything I've knocked around the alternator - the only other thing I can think of is I pulled/trapped a wire whilst jacking the engine up.


Immobiliser light is on solid whilst starting - I'm not sure if this is relevant.

 

[danielbarton94]

possibly a new battery

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Your battery's dead . I something similar back in September , immobiliser light was still on but wouldn't start .

 

[The Fatty]

if the volts are below a certain level, the immobiliser wont go off. You need to make sure you have really good/short jump leads and leave them connected for a while before cranking. Also (sounds obvious), make sure the supply car is running!

 

[mikeh]

Leads were connected for a good while - there was no change.

 

[MicKPM]

You need to plug it in mate, it could be anything from a connection issue somewhere to a fault with the main control relay.

Takes 30seconds to do and eliminates most guess work

Mick

 

[mikeh]

Is there any windows software that allows you to do anything useful with an elm327 interface or is it a case of finding someone with a decent snap on diagnostics computer?

I don't fancy paying Renault £80/ph to diagnose it when they're booked solid for three weeks anyway.

 

[The Fatty]

Someone with an RSTuner should be able to do it, mine reads most fault codes all ok.

 

[mikeh]

It was just the immobiliser.

Left ignition on for a few seconds, light went out and the car started first time