madnesstiger
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Hi all... my first post i think, but it looks like a bad start.. my Cinq won't start!
I'll make it as simple as i can to explain.. here goes:
> For the past month or so, the Cinq has needed a quick push to get going maybe once a fortnight.
> On odd occasions, especially the past few times I've had it running, the amber 'code' light has been glowing continuously whilst driving.
> Since last drive, have tried starting with following symptoms:
i) Turn key 2 clicks... fuel pump activates, battery light and ignition lights appear as per normal... 'code' light illuminates (again, as normal).
ii) Turn key further (as if to start engine), and nothing.. the engine doesn't sound like it's turning at all.
To try solving the problem, i've tried the following:
i) Tested battery on voltmeter - perfectly sound readings. Have also bought and installed a new battery (just in case) - and still get decent readings. The readings I've had have made me think against an alternator problem.
ii) Inserting/Tried starting with red key... makes no difference at all!
iii) Jump-starting the car works perfectly - car starts fine straight away. As does giving the car a quick 10-meter push!
I've read through many posts on here and saw one which mentioned something about the ECU block. I tapped this (and the two covered relays behind the box) and when i try starting again, the batt/ignition/code lights sometimes 'flicker', rather than a constant glow.
That's about all i can tell you so far! Could it be a starter motor prob..? or anything to do with the relays/ecu???
Any advice would be greatly appreciated... oh, and thanks for providing a great forum.. seems packed of useful threads!
Carl
I'll make it as simple as i can to explain.. here goes:
> For the past month or so, the Cinq has needed a quick push to get going maybe once a fortnight.
> On odd occasions, especially the past few times I've had it running, the amber 'code' light has been glowing continuously whilst driving.
> Since last drive, have tried starting with following symptoms:
i) Turn key 2 clicks... fuel pump activates, battery light and ignition lights appear as per normal... 'code' light illuminates (again, as normal).
ii) Turn key further (as if to start engine), and nothing.. the engine doesn't sound like it's turning at all.
To try solving the problem, i've tried the following:
i) Tested battery on voltmeter - perfectly sound readings. Have also bought and installed a new battery (just in case) - and still get decent readings. The readings I've had have made me think against an alternator problem.
ii) Inserting/Tried starting with red key... makes no difference at all!
iii) Jump-starting the car works perfectly - car starts fine straight away. As does giving the car a quick 10-meter push!
I've read through many posts on here and saw one which mentioned something about the ECU block. I tapped this (and the two covered relays behind the box) and when i try starting again, the batt/ignition/code lights sometimes 'flicker', rather than a constant glow.
That's about all i can tell you so far! Could it be a starter motor prob..? or anything to do with the relays/ecu???
Any advice would be greatly appreciated... oh, and thanks for providing a great forum.. seems packed of useful threads!
Carl