Wont start (vid. inside)

[n2x]

Can it be the battery or faulty wiring? Its -15 to -20 outside if that helps



cheers

 

[edde]

Check the battery I'd bet its had it

 

[The Fatty]

I would say either the battery is flat or the alternator is stuck.

 

[Terry172]

I think it's something to do with your immoboliser because it looks like the red light keeps flashing instead of turning off when starting the car..... have a search on here as there is plenty of threads about this.

 

[n2x]

Hey everyone. Update on the thread, bought a brand new battery but it still wont start. Turns over very nicely but seems like the engine isnt getting any fuel. I dont think its the immobilizer because i had everything changed recently with a brand new key. Could it just be because of the cold(-25)?

The funny thing is, before the battery change i jump started it, took a while to charge but it started. I turned it off to go get a new battery but didnt have the tools to change it. Tried to jump start it again with the old battery in place and it didnt start.

 

[The Fatty]

Well I would say the original fault was you battey as it wasnt even turnig over in your video. If its still not starting and its -25C(?!), then maybe the fuel rail is frozen? water in the petrol can do this...

 

[mantis946]

Might sounds silly but, tried the fuel cut off switch ? mine tripped when the battery went and needed pressing down.

 

[n2x]

How does the FCOW work. Do i hold it down for a period of time or just push it once?

 

[mantis946]

Mine just pushed in mate, you hear it click

Symptoms I had was the car's battery died as it was off the road, charged it and popped it back in - car sat trying to start but made no effort to kick in (Just the starter spinning engine) Figured it was either the spark or the fuel and happened to guess right accidentally xD

 

[n2x]

Cheers, brb gonna try it and check the relays too.

 

[n2x]

Woohoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, thanks mate!! It was the fuel cut off pump. I owe you a couple of beers if you ever come to Tallinn

 

[mantis946]

Happy days, get her running and get the heat on ! screw working on the car in -20

 

[The Fatty]

Do I not get some for suggesting to change the battery :drunk: