Evo 8 MR
Right I'm posting this as none of the threads in the search seem to provide any solid fix for this issue and I want as many of the people in the know to have their say on this.
I had this problem a while ago which was fixed by replacing both ignition relays under the bonnet and it's worked fine for about a month or so.
However this afternoon it's come back with a vengeance, everytime I put the key in and turned the electrics on the little red dot on the dash would stay on permanently aswell as the STOP light. When I turn the key there is a slight click noise from the interior, the same noise that can be heard when the wipers go on and off.
If I turn it all the way in one go I can get the starter to spin but only for a few spins and then it stops itself.
After about 45 minutes including leaving it sat locked for about 15-20 minutes it finally started and I knew it would as I heard the fuel pump prime. Surely the relays I replaced can't have blown otherwise it wouldn't work at all?
I'm really paranoid now as it could do it anytime and I'm at a loose end as I have no idea what is causing this issue. It's intermittent still as I tried it when I got home and it worked fine so I'm on eggshells so to speak atm.
Does anyone have any input on this, it would be great if there was a simple answer as to what it is, I know different people have fixed it doing different things but I just don't know where to start.
My only idea is maybe if I get a Toad alarm fitted by one of those mobile companys, would that replace the standard immobiliser does anyone know?
Any help is appreciated.
I had this problem a while ago which was fixed by replacing both ignition relays under the bonnet and it's worked fine for about a month or so.
However this afternoon it's come back with a vengeance, everytime I put the key in and turned the electrics on the little red dot on the dash would stay on permanently aswell as the STOP light. When I turn the key there is a slight click noise from the interior, the same noise that can be heard when the wipers go on and off.
If I turn it all the way in one go I can get the starter to spin but only for a few spins and then it stops itself.
After about 45 minutes including leaving it sat locked for about 15-20 minutes it finally started and I knew it would as I heard the fuel pump prime. Surely the relays I replaced can't have blown otherwise it wouldn't work at all?
I'm really paranoid now as it could do it anytime and I'm at a loose end as I have no idea what is causing this issue. It's intermittent still as I tried it when I got home and it worked fine so I'm on eggshells so to speak atm.
Does anyone have any input on this, it would be great if there was a simple answer as to what it is, I know different people have fixed it doing different things but I just don't know where to start.
My only idea is maybe if I get a Toad alarm fitted by one of those mobile companys, would that replace the standard immobiliser does anyone know?
Any help is appreciated.