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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: mikeydut on 07 January 2010, 15:54:14

Title: starting help
Post by: mikeydut on 07 January 2010, 15:54:14
i have got a r reg omega that will not start, but if i jump it it starts, i have changed the battery, starting motor, alternater and its still happened and now im stuck at a dead end please help
Title: Re: starting help
Post by: Radar on 07 January 2010, 16:17:56
If you post your location, another local member might be able to help you. Otherwise if you have any roadside assistance they might be able to diagnose the problem.

Title: Re: starting help
Post by: philipfirth on 07 January 2010, 16:18:05
When you say it wont start what is happening? I.e just clicking, Nothing, Turning over???
Title: Re: starting help
Post by: mikeydut on 07 January 2010, 16:19:51
clicking but starts when jumped and birmingham
Title: Re: starting help
Post by: dbug on 07 January 2010, 16:28:15
Not enough power in your battery to throw starter solenoid over?  Is battery fully charged or even big enough?
Title: Re: starting help
Post by: mikeydut on 07 January 2010, 16:30:28
brand new batterey
Title: Re: starting help
Post by: dbug on 07 January 2010, 16:34:42
Which engine and what size (amps) battery?

When you say "clicking" I assume motor doesn't turn over.  Confirm
Title: Re: starting help
Post by: mikeydut on 07 January 2010, 16:37:07
2.5 r reg, yeah will not turn over unless u have jump leads on it and the garage have said they cant find the promlem
Title: Re: starting help
Post by: dbug on 07 January 2010, 16:41:28
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2.5 r reg, yeah will not turn over unless u have jump leads on it and the garage have said they cant find the promlem

Which engine and what size (amps) battery?

[edit]Sorry mate 2.5=V6 petrol? or diesel?[/edit]


Sounds like you got a dodgy earth connection somewhere mate.  Check earths on battery and from engine block clean and tight.

Could try starting using jump lead attached to earth terminal on your battery and clipped onto metal part of engine as a test.
Title: Re: starting help
Post by: mikeydut on 07 January 2010, 16:44:11
i will try it mate as we have tryed  alot and we are hitting a brick wall with it, so i will give that a go cheers
Title: Re: starting help
Post by: dbug on 07 January 2010, 19:19:42
Good luck mate - post up results :y
Title: Re: starting help
Post by: Elite Pete on 07 January 2010, 21:16:44
Try putting a jump lead from the earth on the battery to the engine, see if that helps.
Title: Re: starting help
Post by: dbug on 08 January 2010, 00:13:05
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Try putting a jump lead from the earth on the battery to the engine, see if that helps.

Already suggested above (Reply #8)
Title: Re: starting help
Post by: Welung666 on 08 January 2010, 05:57:41
Mikey I'm only in Dudley, if you can get over here I'll have a look for you :y