G60 won't start!?

[g60kpj 0]

Hi,i turn the key the fuels going through and the engine makes a clicking sound asthough it wants to start but nothing else happens apart from a buzzing noise coming from the fuse box? I've checked all the fuses and swopped the relays with my other g60 but still no luck?

[BeavisJem 0]

Check the lead from the starter motor to the battery, mine was dodgy and wouldn't start the car.

 

Otherwise check the usual suspect - Ignition switch (£12 from VW i think) and check all the earth leads are in good condition.

 

Beavisjem

[Supercharged 2]

You need to look for 12V going down the red and black wire to the starter solenoid when the key is turned

 

12v = knackered starter solenoid

 

0v = Ignition switch, Alarm etc

[vw domo 0]

have the same problem on my valver mate, but only when its hot,

will be interesting to see how you get on, sorry im not much help.

[g60kpj 0]

Cheers supercharged,i'll pop out too the garage and see what i can do! i'll let you know how i've got on!

[sparks 0]

sounds like ignition to me mate check dizzy/coil / coil earth /plugs /leads etc etc

could also be a dodgey alarm system grounding the coil ?

 

cheers stu...

[vw domo 0]

could also be a dodgey alarm system grounding the coil ?

 

iv heard about this before, how does it manage to do that?

[Pondy_p 0]

I have this at the moment - what's has the solution generally been? I susect dodgy immobiliser as I've changed ignition switch - I have also changed the cable from positive to starter (ps will any 16mm2 cable do?) - aarrgh i hate electrics