2003 Galaxy Tdi Wont Start Or Turn Over

[dog-god]

It happened over the Christmas where the car wouldn't start or turn over for 3 days

in the very cold weather, however with the thaw it came back to life

Now 2 days ago my wife drove it to class and when she returned to the car

it wouldn't turn over, luckily it was parked on a hill and i was able to hill

start it and i drove it without any problems. Once stopped it refused to start or turn over again

 

After searching though the forums i came across the post on changing the "power boot relay" (30 or 27)

however after stripping the fuse board i don't have a relay marked for either of those

I called to the local ford dealer(on a bike) and they couldn't see which was the relay in question on their

electrical layout on their computer system

but they suggested that the fuse panel near the battery might be the issue.

Ive had a look at it and cant see any melting or discoloration as mentioned in the forum

regarding that problem and the 3 fuses look fine.

Also there doesn't seem to be an issue regarding the battery as all the

lights on the dashboard come on and don't flicker at the second point of the ignition turn.

With the final turn (which should start the car) the service light flashes, but im unsure if it

always did that or not

 

Any ideas cause I'm out of work at the moment and need to try and fix it myself if possible.

[seatkid]

Without any description of your car (Year, engine etc) its impossible to give much advice.

 

Relay 30 is on a petrol engined car and is the fuel pump relay.

 

If it wont turn over, thats usually a starter motor, battery, heavy wiring problem or ignition switch/wiring.

 

I'm intrigued by this "service light" business...never heard or seen a "service light"...please elaborate.

[dog-god]

Car is a 1.9 TDi (115bhp)Galaxy ,Year 2003

my mistake on the service light , not a light

but its on the bottom left of the milometer as LED txt, but as its dark out now

i was unable to see it when i tried the car now

 

When i turn the key to the second position i can hear a whoosh sound which i assume is the fuel pump

The battery has an indicator (round hole glass on top) green is for a good battery, its showing green

no dimming of the dashboard or main headlights so im assuming that the battery is good

 

could be the starter motor or the ignition switch

guess it looks like it'll be heading to garage :)

First ill get hold of someone to test battery but like i said thats unlikely.

Edited January 26, 2011 by dog-god

[cyborg]

Try giving relay 109 a new coat of soilder i think thats what your looking for.

however my moneys on Battery as you gave wires a check.you could try a jump if it a manual box.

 

good luck

Edited January 26, 2011 by cyborg