Carpfab Posted April 29, 2013 Report Posted April 29, 2013 When I put key in ignition and turn it to start the engine I don't even get a click. This is happening more and more frequently. I have fitted a new battery and replaced batteries in key fob. Any advice welcome. Quote
Carpfab Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Posted April 29, 2013 It's a 51 plate galaxy 2.3 petrol by the way Quote
seatkid Posted April 29, 2013 Report Posted April 29, 2013 Does the dash light up and remain bright when you try to start or does it go all dim? Quote
seatkid Posted April 29, 2013 Report Posted April 29, 2013 (edited) Is the car a manual or automatic? (auto neutral inhibit switch) Has the key been opened at any time? (PATS chip fell out) - have you tried the spare key? (in case it did) Edited April 29, 2013 by seatkid Quote
Carpfab Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Posted April 29, 2013 It's a manual. Got the damn thing started 1/2 hour ago. On my way home from work. Had to call at sainsburys. Came out gues what? Car wouldn't start again. After a while it started & after driving 20 yds it cut out but fortunately started immediately after. Called at fuel station, filled up, car started so here I am updating this post at home. Certainly got me baffled. Quote
gregers Posted April 29, 2013 Report Posted April 29, 2013 fuel pump maybe?can you hear the pump just as you start it? Quote
Carpfab Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Posted April 29, 2013 Yes mate. Can hear it quite clearly. Surely it would attempt to turn over regardless of fuel being present. Quote
SilverBeast Posted April 29, 2013 Report Posted April 29, 2013 Isn't there a relay that is known for having dry joints that stops it turning over, or does that just stop it firing? Or is it only on the diesels? Quote
seatkid Posted April 29, 2013 Report Posted April 29, 2013 (edited) Isn't there a relay that is known for having dry joints that stops it turning over, or does that just stop it firing? Or is it only on the diesels? K191 Crypto Transponder Relay (Immobiliser) Heres the circuit and location (for cars built after 2000.9) Could also be a faulty starter solenoid or wiring or dicky ignition switch (known to happen). Needs a multimeter to check the circuit voltages when attempting a (non-functioning) start Edited April 29, 2013 by seatkid Quote
viperclive Posted April 30, 2013 Report Posted April 30, 2013 I had a similar problem so called out the AA man and it turned out to be a poor connection on lead to solenoid, quick clean and tighten sorted it out. Quote
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