GOT IT GOING - earth problem.

[pkripper 0]

Greetings everyone,

 

My G60 has a fault in that the lights on the dash come on when you try to start it but it doesnt turn over, a bit like when the iginition switch has gone. I am going to check the earths tomorrow, is there anything else off hand that I should check as well?

 

All help much appreciated.

 

Thanks

 

Matt

[steveo29 0]

get a cheap multimeter..test that the battery has 12v+ and then test whats at the starter while a helper cranks it over

[pkripper 0]

get a cheap multimeter..test that the battery has 12v+ and then test whats at the starter while a helper cranks it over

 

I will try that, I just get the clicking when I turn it over though. What is the next point of call if there is no voltage getting to the starter?

[Toad 0]

Does the starter click?

[pkripper 0]

Does the starter click?

 

Not sure if it is the starter clicking, its got a brand new on one though.

[steveo29 0]

when it clicks next....i suggest you turn the ign on and see if main beam is as bright as expected , that should confirm if the battery has enough juice to attempt to start the car

 

if there no voltage at the starter...but the battery is good, then its probably a battery lead

[pkripper 0]

when it clicks next....i suggest you turn the ign on and see if main beam is as bright as expected , that should confirm if the battery has enough juice to attempt to start the car

 

if there no voltage at the starter...but the battery is good, then its probably a battery lead

 

Thanks Steve.

 

Maybe i should change those leads on the alternator as well we talked about at Bluewater?

[steveo29 0]

yeah the factory leads arnet very thick....doesnt cost alot if you can do it yourself

[pkripper 0]

Got it going and have changed the battery terminal again.

 

When you turn the key the dash lights still come on and nothing happens, but there is a knack where if you hold the key on full turn and turn it, it will then fire up. I have replaced the ignition switch and there is power to the starter motor. Also, it will sometimes just start with no problem.

 

Anyone got any further ideas?

[steveo29 0]

any imobiliser still on there?

[pkripper 0]

any imobiliser still on there?

 

Yes, cat 1.

[steveo29 0]

i would suggest you bypass it for a while to see if the fault is still there

[pkripper 0]

i would suggest you bypass it for a while to see if the fault is still there

 

I will try that.