Hippium Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Hi all I turn the ignition, theres a 'clattering' noise (sounds electrical) lights flicker with the clatter, the starter doesnt seem to engage. Any clues? Only thing I did recently, short of driving it back from being repaired was look under the drivers side foot well, just finding out whats what, I took the cover off the fuse box down there & replaced it. I'm guessing its something to do with the immobiliser but that all seems to function as it should - its an apollo 2002 if that helps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Battery - Change it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 aye - flat battery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippium Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 thanks guys, I'll try jumping it in a sec. Is it ok to swap the battery for another one I know is good or will this cause the immobiliser to kick in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 should be Ok - but dont quote me on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 thanks guys, I'll try jumping it in a sec. Is it ok to swap the battery for another one I know is good or will this cause the immobiliser to kick in? will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 YOUR CAR IS GOING TO BLOW UP.. Nah it will be ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippium Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 Well, it did'nt blow up but what it did do was... not very much... Couldnt swap the battery out as the terminals on the other battery were too large so I tried jumping it from a hefty two-battery diesel van with no effect. The internal door lights got dimmer & dimmer & the beeping sound from the ignition & immobiliser got higher pitched as the power went - this was whilst trying to jump it, I have to say. I'm stumped but then, I dont profess to know much about cars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=51682&highlight=starter+motor If that don't work try this above... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 So you can hear a clicking when your turn the key?? Not the starter turning over trying to catch?? It shouldn't be the imobilser because they either kill the spark or the power to the starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippium Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 Thanks SUPRALOOPY before I go shelling out for a new battery, I thought I'd better test the charge with a multimeter, it read 3.4 volts which is a bit off compared to 12.9 on the other car here, since it didnt jump could it be flat, could it be a dead cell...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Have you checked the water in the battery?? Good indication the battery is going bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Thanks SUPRALOOPY before I go shelling out for a new battery, I thought I'd better test the charge with a multimeter, it read 3.4 volts which is a bit off compared to 12.9 on the other car here, since it didnt jump could it be flat, could it be a dead cell...? i'd say definitely new battery time. Were you using a decent size jump lead or those cheap thin things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 you need 12v to kick the alternator into charging..even if its the alternator the battery will be fooked so get another one...4 year one would be good.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 you need 12v to kick the alternator into charging..even if its the alternator the battery will be fooked so get another one...4 year one would be good.. Halfords HCB005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippium Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 yeah Terrible, the electrolyte levels were fine, just over the plates in all compartments, I put some more ionised water in to be sure (not much) LeeT, the jump leads seemed pretty thick (what do I know) to me, about a cm SUPRALOOPY a 4 year one, I take it thats how long its likely to last rather than a brand, speaking of which, LeeT Halfords HCB005? is that the best I can hope to get & its from Halfords? Plus, is it worth getting a sealed gel battery coz I'm lazy or are they inneficient in other ways? Thanks all for your replies, feeling like I'm taking more than I'm giving to the forum at the mo, hopefully my turn will come... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 yeah Terrible, the electrolyte levels were fine, just over the plates in all compartments, I put some more ionised water in to be sure (not much) LeeT, the jump leads seemed pretty thick (what do I know) to me, about a cm SUPRALOOPY a 4 year one, I take it thats how long its likely to last rather than a brand, speaking of which, LeeT Halfords HCB005? is that the best I can hope to get & its from Halfords? Plus, is it worth getting a sealed gel battery coz I'm lazy or are they inneficient in other ways? Thanks all for your replies, feeling like I'm taking more than I'm giving to the forum at the mo, hopefully my turn will come... 4 Years is the garauntee. cm jump leads are shit..halfrauds batterys are fine as long as they are garaunteed;) Most batterys are maintenance free now so don't worrie:D If all else fails then i have a gallon of petrol and a box of matches going cheap;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippium Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 lmao, thanks SUPRALOOPY, keep the matches in reserve I'll get down to halfords for the battery & maybe some leads tomorrow (today?), later... I'll let people know on here if this sorts it or if its anything more interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippium Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 One HCB005 fitted and all working again thanks all who helped and also Greg at Turbofit for sorting out my dodgy terminal job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 good show...what what Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polemarch Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 The problem was a dodgy battery connection on the end, Now it is working 100%, hoorah! Thanks toall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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