the blue dragon Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 As above, looking for some pointers as to the following problem: Car has been off the road for a few weeks, but i had been turning it over every couiple of days, however, went out the other day and ....Nothing. battery flat methought so tried to charge battery, but its Fubar. Got a new battery this morning , hooked it up but still nothing, not a dickey bird so to speak, no dash lights, no ignition, no nothing!!!! Anyone got any ideas on this,please, as im no very tech minded so any help would be gratefully appreciated. Cheers folks Iain
terzo neil Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 alarm/immobiliser palying up ? or bad earth where it bolts to the body/engine
boris b Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 Yikes mate.. As said i'd check all the connections and make sure the new battery is ok as well. Hope you get it sorted ok... Just what you need right now as well
craig79 Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 Yikes mate.. As said i'd check all the connections and make sure the new battery is ok as well.Hope you get it sorted ok... Just what you need right now as well Would definitely stick a meter over the terminals to check the new battery firstly. Could be an immobiliser issue with the dead battery an all. A wee phone call to a dealership might steer ya in the right direction ?? Hope ya get it sorted Iain. Craig.
t3hWIT Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 First of all, do you have (and are you handy with) a multimeter for checking voltages?
the blue dragon Posted January 31, 2008 Author Posted January 31, 2008 First of all, do you have (and are you handy with) a multimeter for checking voltages? Eh, soryy mate, No and No im afraid. Did however phone Iain Grieves and the guy suggested possible blown fuse, one of the biggies ie 50A or 80A. Have checked the 50's an theyre ok but cant remove or see properly the 80A to check it. Iain
the blue dragon Posted January 31, 2008 Author Posted January 31, 2008 Yikes mate.. As said i'd check all the connections and make sure the new battery is ok as well.Hope you get it sorted ok... Just what you need right now as well Aye, no the best of timings right enough Kit Iain
StrikE Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 I have a multi tester, First class ok with you Sounds like whats been said above alarm immob, ignition switch maybe too?
oobster Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 Hope you get it sorted cheaply & quickly Iain
t3hWIT Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 Eh, soryy mate, No and No im afraid.Did however phone Iain Grieves and the guy suggested possible blown fuse, one of the biggies ie 50A or 80A. Have checked the 50's an theyre ok but cant remove or see properly the 80A to check it. Iain Aye, do you have a test light? I don't know what the 80A fuse looks like or where it's located, but maybe use a test light or something to check if there's voltage on both sides of it? I sent you a message on MSN, I can walk you through some tests if you have the equipment.
euan_r Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 (edited) theres the fusible link in the main fusebox as well if you didnt notice it. funny how theres absolutely nothing, other than fuses/wiring only other alternative i could suggest could be ignition key. Edited January 31, 2008 by euan_r
the blue dragon Posted January 31, 2008 Author Posted January 31, 2008 Thanks for the help chaps, much appreciated. Euan im not sure what the fusable link looks like tbh( useless at these things). Battery is okay as tried it on my van and it worked nae bother. My ignition key wont be the problem i dont htink as it has been de-chipped to allow for the gsm alarm to be fitted( have already checked with manufacturer an they say the alarm/immob wont be affected by a flat battery, and wont affect the electrics of the car either). Iain
euan_r Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 there is a wire link (small black wire) inside the engine bay fusebox at the very front, worth a check. when i said key i meant electrical connections at back, long shot anyway.
the blue dragon Posted January 31, 2008 Author Posted January 31, 2008 there is a wire link (small black wire) inside the engine bay fusebox at the very front, worth a check.when i said key i meant electrical connections at back, long shot anyway. Okay mate, thank you, will check this in the morning. will also have a look at the ignition barrel wiring also. cheers iain
euan_r Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 barrel wiring is very long shot leave it until youve checked everything else.
t3hWIT Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 He told me that he won't have internet for about a week, so it might be a bit until we hear back about the problem.
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