non starter

1. highlandsaxo Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 4

   #1 5th October 2011, 13:52

   Hi all,
   my wife has a 1.4 automatic, it's R reg. It normally starts on the first turn of the key. She parked it a couple of days ago, then went back an hour later to find it wont even turn over. i'm away from home, but friends tell me that its in Park, the lights, horn ect all work and no apparent loose wires. we live in the sticks so she needs a car. nyone any ideas?
   Thanks in advance
2. user_53493 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Cardiff Posts: 908 Mk4 Fiesta Encore Mk1 Saxo Eastcoast

   #2 5th October 2011, 14:03

   I had that on my old Fiesta, it could be the alternator that's failed. Ask someone else to confirm though
3. highlandsaxo Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 4

   #3 5th October 2011, 18:02

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by geraintthomas I had that on my old Fiesta, it could be the alternator that's failed. Ask someone else to confirm though

   Cheers, i'll get that checked.
4. deks36 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2008 Herne Bay. Kent Posts: 3881 Peugeot 307, Nissan Juke, 206 Grand tourisme

   #4 5th October 2011, 20:08

   being auto its possibly the sensor that picks up which gear is selected if you have power but its failing to turn over its possible its this as if it thinks its in gear it will not allow you to start try it in neutral see if that works
5. user_53493 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Cardiff Posts: 908 Mk4 Fiesta Encore Mk1 Saxo Eastcoast

   #5 6th October 2011, 09:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by deks36 being auto its possibly the sensor that picks up which gear is selected if you have power but its failing to turn over its possible its this as if it thinks its in gear it will not allow you to start try it in neutral see if that works

   Good point. Regarding the alternator though, you can get someone to test the battery for you as well. They can check the amount of power it's giving off (could indicate a faulty battery), or how much charge it's holding (which could indicate the alternator not doing its job). Might be worth a look into.
6. highlandsaxo Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 4

   #6 6th October 2011, 11:46

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by deks36 being auto its possibly the sensor that picks up which gear is selected if you have power but its failing to turn over its possible its this as if it thinks its in gear it will not allow you to start try it in neutral see if that works

   This makes the most sense to me. Wife says she tried it in neutral and was the same, but if its a faulty sensor it may still think its in gear. I think i need to go down this line of thinking. Not home for over a week yet, so its difficult. cheers though,
7. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

   #7 6th October 2011, 11:59

   Because it's been left for a day could the battery just be flat?
   
   Give it a charge and try it before you pay anything.
8. highlandsaxo Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 4

   #8 11th October 2011, 13:31

   Turns out its a goosed starter motor, but thanks for the suggestions!