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Title: Car won’t start
Post by: stu24v on 05 April 2020, 14:02:59
I’ve cleaned gear lever selector switch all working fine now but car not even turning over fault codes are same as before 1700 and 0500 car 3.2 mv6
Title: Re: Car won’t start
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 April 2020, 14:14:12
Does it crank?

Saloon/Estate?

How much fuel?

Fuel pump priming?

What does it do in neutral?
Title: Re: Car won’t start
Post by: stu24v on 05 April 2020, 15:22:01
Car is 2001 saloon does same in neutral as it does in park could starter motor be at fault running out of ideas car be very reliable in the 12 years I’ve had it
Title: Re: Car won’t start
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 April 2020, 16:33:11
Does it crank?

Saloon/Estate?

How much fuel?

Fuel pump priming?

What does it do in neutral?
?
Title: Re: Car won’t start
Post by: STEMO on 05 April 2020, 16:36:34
Does it crank? NO

Saloon/Estate?

How much fuel?

Fuel pump priming?

What does it do in neutral?
?
Title: Re: Car won’t start
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 April 2020, 17:04:06
He didn't say it did or didn't crank ::)

'car won't start' is a pretty broad description...
Title: Re: Car won’t start
Post by: STEMO on 05 April 2020, 17:37:35
I’ve cleaned gear lever selector switch all working fine now but car not even turning over fault codes are same as before 1700 and 0500 car 3.2 mv6
Title: Re: Car won’t start
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 April 2020, 18:11:54
OK, that's slightly more gender specific than I first read...  :-[

First question... Is the selector switch correctly adjusted and securely plugged in?

Second question... What happens if you insert the key. Count to five. Turn to Pos 1. Count to five. Turn to Pos 2. Count to five. Crank.

Third question... Is the battery fully charged? These can die in as little as two days.
Title: Re: Car won’t start
Post by: stu24v on 05 April 2020, 19:30:49
Sorry people car won’t crank over.key in 1 position buzzing noise 2 noise stops lights on dashboard 3 no crank .battery showing 12.4 volts I put jump leads on from another battery voltage 12.6 il charge battery tomorrow cheers everyone
Title: Re: Car won’t start
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 05 April 2020, 19:41:43
Turn the key to crank and hold it. Give the starter motor a smack... Due to access a broom handle or similar against the starter and give that a tap.

Omega starters are one of the more reliable parts.
Title: Re: Car won’t start
Post by: omegod on 06 April 2020, 09:24:44
Possible ignition switch failed, about £5 off fleabay and easy to change
Title: Re: Car won’t start
Post by: Nick W on 06 April 2020, 16:03:21
First rule of diagnosing this sort of fault is to go back over the work you did that caused it.
It's the second, third and fourth rules too :y
Title: Re: Car won’t start
Post by: tidla on 06 April 2020, 23:00:41
Sounds like the car "thinks" it in gear and not in park/neutral..
Title: Re: Car won’t start
Post by: Entwood on 07 April 2020, 11:13:29
KISS


12 volts supply directly to starter motor terminals.

Does starter turn ??

If NO .. starter requires replacement,...

if YES .. fault is in wiring/switchery prior to starter. First thing to check is starter relay... intelligent use of meter required
Title: Re: Car won’t start
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 07 April 2020, 11:17:10
KISS

Check the selector lights match the shifter position. If no, this is the problem. If yes, then...

12 volts supply directly to starter motor terminals.

Does starter turn ??

If NO .. starter requires replacement,...

if YES .. fault is in wiring/switchery prior to starter. First thing to check is starter relay... intelligent use of meter required