Submitted by Sootyvan on Wed, 10/03/2010 - 20:44
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Hello, wondering if you might be able to give a complete car-novice some advice please?
The engine won't tick over when ignition is turned but the lights, horn, wipers and indicators all work ok. The battery warning light hasn't come on. The van was jump-started and driven for 20 mins with no problems. Tried the following morning to start the engine but nothing, although lights, horn etc are still working. Sometimes there's a faint sighing when the ignition is turned.
Anyone had any similar experiences?
Thanks for reading this.
Sootyvan
So it runs ok ??
So once you bumped it off it ran ok ?
Does the Starter motor turn over nice and quickly when you try to start the engine - or does it not?
If Not.
Some things to check.
Battery.
Is it charging.
Starter motor.
Tell us more please.
Cheers, Bob F.
2003 Sirion Rally 4. And I love it.
Don't like the new shape Sirion much.Sorry.
Sorry for late reply - it was
Sorry for late reply - it was the battery, a new one fixed the problem, thanks for your interest, cheers.
hi
sounds like the same prob as me ...every thing works but no spark .
or pump sound .? .
its a right pain ...did you sort it out .? .
if so how .
as its starting to get to me now i no a bit about cars/bikes but any thing from late 80s to 90s ect ???....think they just put stuff on to stop ppl fixing it them self .to make more
r.d.smith
Sorry for late reply - it was
Sorry for late reply - it was the battery, old & worn out. New battery and all is well - thanks for your interest, cheers.