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Laine_16v
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 2:46 am |
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Come on then £400 who wants to trailor it away from me
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Chris H
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 3:04 am |
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I am failing to see whats wrong with the brakes, that will clean off after a few miles, I see discs like that on cars that have sat for a week.
its a bit tatty but still sortable.
But if you can break it then break it. |
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Laine_16v
Level 6 User
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 3:13 am |
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Chris H";p="85601 wrote: |
I am failing to see whats wrong with the brakes, that will clean off after a few miles, I see discs like that on cars that have sat for a week.
its a bit tatty but still sortable.
But if you can break it then break it. |
Oh right, see i thought those brakes had had it.
Ill see if i can get the engine started... |
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Laine_16v
Level 6 User
Joined: 16 Dec 2005
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 3:39 am |
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I cant see the starter motor, do i have to get at it from above or below the car?
Anyone have any pictures, cos i really dont know what im looking at |
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Chris H
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 3:42 am |
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above, look at the gearbox side of the engine, down the back you can see where the starter bolts to the box. Feel round the back of the starter towards the bulkhead, you shoudl feel a white white, thats the solenoid wire.
if you feel a bare spade on the starter the wire has fallen off. |
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Neal
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:48 am |
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Chris H";p="85628 wrote: |
Feel round the back of the starter towards the bulkhead, you shoudl feel a white wire, thats the solenoid wire.
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Fuck me, you have colour-sensing fingertips, I'm impressed!
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Chris H
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:57 am |
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yuo shoudl be, the white wire is easy to feel as it feels funny |
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Laine_16v
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 7:43 am |
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Ok, think i found it, its only a thin white wire right?
If so then it was firmly connected to something, and hadnt fallen off. Maybe corrosion has stopped electrcity from flowing through it? |
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Chris H
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 7:47 am |
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its not that thin, its thick compared to other engine bay wiring. wiggle the spade and try and start it. I normally have to squash it with pliers on meganes to get them workign again. |
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Laine_16v
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 7:51 am |
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Chris H";p="85733 wrote: |
its not that thin, its thick compared to other engine bay wiring. wiggle the spade and try and start it. I normally have to squash it with pliers on meganes to get them workign again. |
Is it this wire?
http://www.auqb03.dsl.pipex.com/car/WhiteClio/misc/wire.JPG
BTW i do appreciate your efforts here |
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Chris H
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 7:56 am |
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yes that wire.
pull it on and off a few times and try it. |
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Laine_16v
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 11:29 am |
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Pulled it on and off, wiggled it, nothing no joy. All the little relays click but nothing from the starter motor. |
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mals
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Joined: 04 Jul 2004
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 11:33 am |
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Started Siezed, try hitting it with a plank of wood, then rocking the car in gear |
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Laine_16v
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 11:44 am |
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mals";p="85762 wrote: |
Started Siezed, try hitting it with a plank of wood, then rocking the car in gear |
The gearbox is shagged
Ill try this plank thing at the weekend. |
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bbracer16valver
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 12:22 pm |
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charge the battery up to if you aint got the amps in the battery the starter wont turn |
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Laine_16v
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 2:02 pm |
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bbracer16valver";p="85767 wrote: |
charge the battery up to if you aint got the amps in the battery the starter wont turn |
Lol its funny you say that....
I used the battery from my fully working Blue 16v.
Now after putting the battery back my blue car dont start either. It clicks loudly once when you turn the ignition, then again when you release it.
FFS! |
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1fast6
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Joined: 10 Jul 2005
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Fri Mar 03, 2006 5:22 pm |
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You may have drained the battery from trying to start the other car too much. |
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Laine_16v
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Sat Mar 04, 2006 1:40 am |
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1fast6";p="85958 wrote: |
You may have drained the battery from trying to start the other car too much. |
Lol yes.
Thankfully my blue clio was on a hill and managed to bump start it, took it for a 20 mile run, but the battery still wont turn the motor over.
Looks like im off to get a new battery |
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Chris H
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Sat Mar 04, 2006 2:40 am |
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20 miles isn't a long time to try and charge a battery back up!
a new one never does any harm though! |
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Chris H
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Sat Mar 04, 2006 2:40 am |
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also have you tried to turn it over with a spanner/socket on the crank bolt?? |
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Laine_16v
Level 6 User
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Sun Mar 05, 2006 2:19 am |
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Chris H";p="85964 wrote: |
also have you tried to turn it over with a spanner/socket on the crank bolt?? |
Ok tryed hitting the starter motor with a hammer this morning, must have done it for about 5 minutes.
No change.
Dont know about this crank bolt business, i cant jack the car up where it is at the mo, and i cant fit under the car. |
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