Hi, don't know if this is right place to post but we had a transit van come in today for work on the rear shutter. One of the lads disconnected the battery and did the welding. When re connected the battery and tried the key it won't start at all. Anyone got any ideas? We tried a spare key incase it's coding lost but still nothing. Thanks

 

is it turning over?

 

No it's just clicking. Dash lights up as normal but then just clicks. It's only done 500 miles. 12 Reg

 

Slightly lazy battery? Try jumping it and see what happens...


Cheers,
Grant

 

Starter motor stuck ?

 

tryed bump starting it

 

Sounds like a low battery to me.

 

Hi yes they tried bumping it, still nothing. I have left work now but the AA were coming back to tow it to fords. Probably the immobilizer?

 

Why are you welding a brand new car?

 

Starter motor - Battery - dodgy earth

 

Battery mate, get a jump pack on it.

 

We were welding the shutter on the back of the van, not the van itself. Thanks for the replies, i will let you know what it was after fords send a huge bill

 

check to see if theres a big fuse next to the battery, prone to blowing.

 

Was both batteries disconnected?

 

I'd have disconnected the ECU as well have saw those fried from welding !

 

It sounds more an electrical problem, have you reconnect all battery leads properly and also check the earth etc has not melted!

The "clicking" you are hearing is most likely the starter relay etc.

Martin

 

Did You use a "surge" protector whilst welding?

 

I'm not sure mate, I didn't do it, the lad who did it said he did what he does on everyone that comes in and it's never happened before. Apparently the AA guy was pretty certain it was the immobiliser, should find out today.

 

if it has a vistion ecu most have they dont like voltage problems ecu very weak as said there is 2 batteries under seat ,does pats light work ?,jump start with flat battery is a no no on these the ecu gives up ,replaced 2 ecu,s on citroen relay that use the same shit engine and ecu 1k for ecu.

 

Id say flat battery too.
Is the imobilizer light flashing or solid state?

 

Alright guys, turned out it was a loose wire under the battery, you'd of thought the auto electrician or AA guy would of spotted that. Even our lads! Anyway ford found it and sorted it and didn't charge!!!

 

LOL, so what do I win?

Martin

 

Haha hmmm how does an asda smart price sponge cake sound?