Once again my car is clicking from the starter and not starting. Battery is showing fully charged, the clicking persists so I'm assuming starter solenoid is okay. Any quick tips? (In currently stuck on a petrol station forecourt)

 

Usually a symptom of a partially discharged battery.

If you are absolutely confident about battery condition and state of charge then loose ground lead from battery to stud or power lead to solenoid are next in line.

Graham

 

If all else fails.....
HARD RESET!!!

 

So disconnect the battery and touch the leads?

 

Yes

 

Progress ...........?


1. started

2. still stuck on the forecourt

3. traded for an I-Pace


Graham

 

4. purchased a diesel F-Pace so you can tow it to the shop yourself

 

Sorry for the slow update! It was a grounding issue in the end!

What a P.I.T.A

 

I'm glad I live in the desert, low humidity and no salt makes for a corrosion-free life. (so far)

 

Mike,

Thanks for coming back with the result.

I've added "RESOLVED" to your thread title.

Graham

 

Thanks, still getting used to Forum etiquette!

 

Which ground?

 

I had the exact same issue a few years ago. Clicking starter turned out to be a loose ground near the battery (not the battery).

 

Funny, my jeep just had the same issue. Starter clicked but wouldn't crank.

Replaced starter (it was in bad shape anyway), cleaned some contact points, and it started up.

A week later, wouldn't start again. Cleaned out some grounds, battery terminals, etc... and it started up.

2 days later, wouldn't start again. Removed and bench tested starter... passed. Cleaned 2 more grounds (for the ECU this time), and it started up.

We will see how long this lasts!!

 

Yes, these maintenance items need be tended to…. And on the topic of a need for a booster, I don’t subscribe. Just make sure your car battery is in good condition. Like others, I’ve never been stranded by a dead battery. Of course, I replace it as opposed to play with it, when its time.

 

I closed my eyes to visualize your position and now wish I didn't. Ouch!

 

Folks forget that there's a sequence of interlocks and switches necessary to crank the car.

Among others, immobilizer issues can include invalid key status (and other similar security issues), incorrect brake switch status, incorrect transmission switch status and others. it's an "AND" function.....

It helps to have a code reader that has access to live switch data. Simplifies the elimination of contributing conditions.