Thread: P38 not cranking

Originally Posted by DavidP38

i don't think so, there is nothing in the message centre and the check engine lights up on 2nd possition which would mean its not immobilized right ?

Not sure about the check engine light, but there should be a message if your message stuff is working

Immobilisation is pretty common after battery issues, which is why it came to mind

If you know your EKA code it may be worth trying it !

Good luck
Steve

the EKA is written in the book, I can try it but so far I'm trying to identify the root cause, the rear demister is not working, well at least the button doesn't light up and the suspension lock button stays on if it's on or off which wasn't doing that before

i'll probably figure out how to pull the centre console out and look at it first

If there are a few things playing up, it may be an earth somewhere. The one behind the side lick panel on the drivers floor, or the ones under the bonnet which earth the Engine ECU

May be worth giving those a quick check.

I assume you tried putting power directly to the starter solenoid

Good luck
Steve

This morning I tried to loop the starter relay and got nothing not even a click, started raining pretty bad so went back inside, next will be to test if there is power going there and then give the starter a tap.

Where is the starter, does the front wheel need to come off ?

Originally Posted by DavidP38

This morning I tried to loop the starter relay and got nothing not even a click, started raining pretty bad so went back inside, next will be to test if there is power going there and then give the starter a tap.

Where is the starter, does the front wheel need to come off ?

Hi mate

It's kinda down under the brake master cylinder right at the bottom of the engine, it's easier to remove the wheel if you need to replace it, but just to tap it probably not

Steve

So had a look at the maxi fuses and the green 30A one is blown ....

If I bypass it the starter makes a whooshing noise like it’s free spinning but not engaging the flywheel... the solenoid must be stuffed or needs a tap but it started raining again so can’t crawl under it and I could not really see it, must be behind all the heat shields

few taps did not fix it, it will need a new solenoid which I have ordered

will attempt to take it out his weekend

Originally Posted by DavidP38

few taps did not fix it, it will need a new solenoid which I have ordered

will attempt to take it out his weekend

Starter has been out, replaced with a new one. It's now midday - how's your's going?
Here are some shots of how I approach it.
1)Take off RHF wheel and cut two slits in the plastic guard so you can fold it up to reveal a peek at the upper socket head cap screw and access the spade connector to the solenoid.
2)I found a short 3/8 extension to a universal and short ratchet drive can be inserted through the small window between the heat shield and chassis rail. The hex drive is 8mm (prob. 5/16). This gives me one click of the ratchet per swing of the drive.
Best of luck,

Steve
'95 HSE