Technical my uno wont start- video included.

[beau]

well, just typical, someone was going to come and look at my uno and make an offer, and it dont bloody start, so whats wrong? starter motor? i aint got a clue? or even battery? lol

just watch the video lol, and no comments on how wierd my hands look in the speedo reflection lol

http://media.putfile.com/uno-not-starting

 

[Jai]

are the wires secured on the starter?

 

[custard]

CBA watching a video of a non starting car
just post up the symptoms

 

[turbo_jim]

I would guess a loose conection on the starter motor or solenoid. Maybe a bad earth. Or the starter motor has jammed. Try rocking the car in 4th gear.

 

[alexGS]

Well, the video is not a lot of use, as it seems to show the ignition key being switched on and off quickly about ten times, followed by a brief study of the driveway surface and the indicator side-repeater, and then another five or so switchings of the key.

It could be just a flat battery. Are the no-charge/oil pressure lights dimming/going out when you turn the key to 'start'? Have you tried recharging the battery or even just a jump-start off another car?

-Alex

 

[GhostWKD]

Well, the video is not a lot of use, as it seems to show the ignition key being switched on and off quickly about ten times, followed by a brief study of the driveway surface and the indicator side-repeater, and then another five or so switchings of the key

pmsl! :slayer:

 

[4paws]

Flat battery would be my first guess. They seem to put in a size too in small in the Uno, especially when you're only making short journeys. You never get a warning too. Just wake up one morning and the batteries passed away.

 

[beau]

i always thought when batterys dead it like tried to start, it was only started about a week before, theres clicking under the bonnet when you turn the key.

hmmmm well i looked at the starter motor and it all seemed connected ok.

 

[turbo_jim]

Have you tried bump starting it? stick it in 2nd, foot on clutch, get sum speed up then release clutch and away you go...

 

[beau]

Have you tried bump starting it? stick it in 2nd, foot on clutch, get sum speed up then release clutch and away you go...

think the brakes are all locked up... lol, and i dont really want to try that, il crash probably.

 

[alexGS]

think the brakes are all locked up... lol, and i dont really want to try that, il crash probably.

Well, better to be safe than sorry I guess. But you have to start somewhere (excuse the pun). Try a jump start. You can buy 'jump start boxes' that are very useful at times like this, just to see if the battery is the problem.

Yes, it is possible for things to 'click' but there not be enough juice to actually turn the starter. Do you have a battery charger available? It's a useful investment. Charge the battery for 12-24 hours or until it has 'bubbled' for a couple of hours (that's my opinion, some modern high-tech batteries may be damaged by the 'bubbling' but for older batteries it proves they're charged. The newer type has a small 'eye' (round window) that turns green to show when they're charged).

If battery is fully charged and engine still not turning, and the small wire is attached to the starter motor, then the starter motor may need to be removed/tested. It's not too difficult (three bolts) but remember that the large terminal on the starter motor is live at all times, so disconnect the battery first!

-Alex

 

[(CZ)enda]

Get a charger for less than 20 Euro in the nearest DIY supermarket. Tesco etc. sells them as well. Remove the plugs from the battery and charge it overnite as already suggested by AlexGS.
If one of the cells does not bubble, your battery is dead for good and must be replaced with another one.
Also, make sure there is no power drawn from the battery when the car stands with ignition off. When reconnecting the fully charged battery, connect (-) cable first, then touch (+) terminal on the battery with the (+) cable eye. There should be no sparking/audible crack. If this occurs, you have a short circuit somewhere discharging the battery, or maybe a radio that is a power glutton while at standby.
Some of the modern radios draw considerable amperage (up to 0.5 A!!!) when incorrectly installed. Especially Sony and Philips are well known (and hated) power gluttons. They can easily discharge 44 Ah battery within a week when the car is not driven.

 

[turbo_jim]

think the brakes are all locked up... lol, and i dont really want to try that, il crash probably.

No reason why u should crash - sit in the drivers seat as a mate pushes the car for you ...and whats wrong with your brakes? I assume its been left too long with handbrake on? How do you know if theres a problem if you havent moved the car?

 

[bulldog5046]

keep in mind the brakes dont work properly with the engine off! i almost crashed my marea in to a wall the other day because of that! i pooped my pants! thought i was going to break my leg i was on the brakes so hard lol