X Type Starting Problem
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X Type Starting Problem
I have an 02 X Type, which occasionally fails to start, the dash board flashes etc. but the starter does not turn. From other threads usual cause seems to be battery but it has been tested and appears OK, and I can always start it by shorting 3 and 5 on the ignition relay socket. I'd really appreciate some advice on this one.
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I haven't managed to get a replacement relay yet, (dealer is out of stock!), but have swapped relays about and the fault stays the same. Some more news though If I short pin 2 straight to -ve she fires up fine. The ground I think comes from the ecm? Any advice on where I should go next?
Should mention that the Car has manual transmission
Should mention that the Car has manual transmission
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Nick, I would first try bypassing the clutch safety switch to see if that changes anything. If the car starts up every time with the switch bypassed, then you have a bad switch. It would not surprise me that the switch went bad. You could also try holding the ignition switch in the start position and then pumping the clutch a few times to see if that causes the starter to engage. Again, if the motor turns over, proving the fault is in the clutch switch.
If the clutch switch doesn't seem to fix anything, you will need to do some electrical checks of the ECM to prove where the problem is. If you reach this point, let me know and I will give you the checks to make.
If the clutch switch doesn't seem to fix anything, you will need to do some electrical checks of the ECM to prove where the problem is. If you reach this point, let me know and I will give you the checks to make.
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