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Hi all

 

my 2.3 petrol 1997 mk1 galaxy will not turn over all the dash lights up and all the electrics work, the battery is new and fully charged, but when i turn the key it`s dead will not turn over. i have fitted a new number 30 relay and it`s still the same.

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is there a loudish click from under the bonnet when you turn the key

only click i can hear is from the fuse/ relay box inside the car

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is there a loudish click from under the bonnet when you turn the key

only click i can hear is from the fuse/ relay box inside the car

 

Hi there,

 

sounds like earth wire on starter motor has croded ,comen fault . earth with screwdriver to get you started and home...

let us know how you get on.

Edited by cyborg
Posted

Hi all

 

my 2.3 petrol 1997 mk1 galaxy will not turn over all the dash lights up and all the electrics work, the battery is new and fully charged, but when i turn the key it`s dead will not turn over. i have fitted a new number 30 relay and it`s still the same.

Relay 30 will not stop engine turning over but will stop engine firing it is the power relay for engine ECU (ignition & injectors)

Check your starter connections (live & earth) also check solenoid for power when key is turned.

Posted

Hi all

 

my 2.3 petrol 1997 mk1 galaxy will not turn over all the dash lights up and all the electrics work, the battery is new and fully charged, but when i turn the key it`s dead will not turn over. i have fitted a new number 30 relay and it`s still the same.

Relay 30 will not stop engine turning over but will stop engine firing it is the power relay for engine ECU (ignition & injectors)

Check your starter connections (live & earth) also check solenoid for power when key is turned.

 

turns out it was an ignition starting switch what ever that is not bad a

  • 1 year later...
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Hi I new to the forum and know this is an old thread but I'm having this very issue I have power to everything but the car won't turn over I can also hear the loud click from under the bonnet when turning the key, i have also noticed there is no engine light on the dash? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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You might get a better responce if you introduced yourself and actually put a note on you post of the age and model. If you hear a loud click from under the bonnet I would get someone to turn the key whilst you have your hand on the soleniod on the starter motor. If you feel the click on the solenoid it could be a faulty starter. The engine warning light could be completely unrelated to the starting problem but more details of the vehicle would help!

 

Dave

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Hi have you checked the starter motor as I mention i.e hand on it when someone turns the key? Also what is the battery condition like? I've had cases in the past where the battery was high enough to put the ignition lights on as normal but not enough to turn the starter so trying with jump leads on might help.

 

If the battery is ok and the click is from the starter it could be the drive on the end of the starter has failed so remove the starter and check the end of it. I had a Mk1 2.3 (now got a Mk2 1.9tdi) and had the starter of it due to failure and from what I remember it's a straight forward job.

 

Dave

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