Not starting!

[Kitson93]

Ok, so i know there are plenty other threads out there like this but juts to be sure i want to post mine too.

So when i put the key and turn it everything lights up (as it should) Then when i go to turn the engine on it just ticks over, does not engage at all.

I have a new battery and still the problem consists.

Please does anybody have any ideas on what this could be?

Thanks!

 

[darrenclio172]

When you say ticks over, does the engine turn over and not start or do you just get a click from the engine bay ?

 

[DannyR]

Starter motor, the other threads you saw would of said that too.

 

[Kitson93]

When you say ticks over, does the engine turn over and not start or do you just get a click from the engine bay ?

The engine turns over but doesn't start.

Starter motor, the other threads you saw would of said that too.

i did see some saying that. Any ideas on how to give a self fix or leave it for the garage to do?

 

[darrenclio172]

The last time you drove it were there any problems ?

If not Start with the basics. Are you getting fuel pressure and spark, does it sound like it is spinning over faster than normal ?

 

[DannyR]

It's not even spinning over by sounds of it.

You can get a big bar and try and give it a hit as it may be stuck. It's a bit or an arse to change if your bit handy with tools as access isn't the best.

 

[Kitson93]

Amateur question, where is it located?

 

[The Fatty]

Starter motor, the other threads you saw would of said that too.

The engine turns over but doesn't start.


i did see some saying that. Any ideas on how to give a self fix or leave it for the garage to do?

its not the starter motor if its turning over. check the immobiliser is turning off and that there is a spark.

 

[Bluebeard]

When you put the key in and turn the ignition on, what is the red light doing in the middle of the clocks?

If it's staying on, you have an immobiliser issue.

 

[Kitson93]

What's. the spark? Where will I see that happening?

 

[darrenclio172]

What's. the spark? Where will I see that happening?

Put it this way if you dont know what you are doing, you may be in for a little surprise if it has got spark !

 

[darrenclio172]

Pull a plug out, stick it in the end of the HT lead and hold the plug against a decent earth on the car. Get someone to crank the engine, you should have a strong blue spark.

 

[Kitson93]

Is it a good or bad thing?

 

[Bluebeard]

When you put the key in and turn the ignition on, what is the red light doing in the middle of the clocks?

If it's staying on, you have an immobiliser issue.

Hello?

 

[Typhoon]

I would have said fuel pump relay?

 

[Kitson93]

When you put the key in and turn the ignition on, what is the red light doing in the middle of the clocks?

If it's staying on, you have an immobiliser issue.

The light goes out, thanks anyway

 

[Kitson93]

So i finally got it going. I just made sure all the connections were tight, cleaned everything up and hit the starter motor gently. Tried the key and it worked.

 

[The Fatty]

Is it a good or bad thing?

Glad you got it working, just to answer your question for other reader in the future, a spark is what your looking for. No spark would mean an electrical fault somewhere. If it had a spark and still didn't fire up, then its probably starvation of fuel (i.e fuel pump). This is providing the engine is turning over ok, just not firing.

 

[Kitson93]

Glad you got it working, just to answer your question for other reader in the future, a spark is what your looking for. No spark would mean an electrical fault somewhere. If it had a spark and still didn't fire up, then its probably starvation of fuel (i.e fuel pump). This is providing the engine is turning over ok, just not firing.

Thanks mate! Im glad too. Ill keep in mind that this is here just incase of any other mishaps.
Thanks!