saxo vts mk2 starting problem (i have used search) but did not help

1. saxi-bad-boi Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5

   #1 3rd January 2016, 15:17

   Hi, last week i noticed my car was turning over very slow but still stating!. but then the starter just gave up. plus little bit of smoke from the starter motor. but now my question is. i have changed the starter motor, took the loom out to check for burnt or broken wire's. and there wasn't any. cleaned all the spade connectors and all earths but it still just clicks. is there any relays connected to it all fuse's are fine it blew a 30a in the engine bay but changed that
   
   
   any help would be highly appreciated
   
   and just to add i have used search and google for hours but cant find the same problem as mine as most i have seen has been related to the fuel pump
   
   again thanks
2. euro-r Newbie Joined: Oct 2015 Donegal Posts: 17 Honda Accord CL1 Euro R, 1997 Saxo VTS

   #2 3rd January 2016, 16:31

   Have you checked your battery to see if it could be the problem?
3. saxi-bad-boi Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5

   #3 3rd January 2016, 16:46

   yes i took the battery of my a3 tdi and it was still the same
4. Phaeton Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2015 Sunny Worksop Posts: 441 1989 MK1 MR2 with V6 3.0L Camry engine

   #4 3rd January 2016, 19:37

   I would try to jump start if off the A3 instead of changing battery over, do positive to positive but do negative to engine on Saxo, this should eliminate poor connections, also have the engine running on the A3, as you connect the negative listen to the engine tone, if there is a splash & the note changes, I suspect a duff battery
5. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #5 3rd January 2016, 20:44

   Check the earth cable on the saxo,the one going to the battery and see if it's on tight.
6. saxi-bad-boi Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5

   #6 4th January 2016, 15:39

   Just an update, It was the starter motor put a new one on and it starts fine again. only problem now is the battery light stays on when the car is started? any help
7. saxi-bad-boi Newbie Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 5

   #7 4th January 2016, 16:39

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxi-bad-boi Just an update, It was the starter motor put a new one on and it starts fine again. only problem now is the battery light stays on when the car is started? any help

   just to add i have checked the 2 post plug seems fine. put the car under load when started lights full beam readio and blowers on full and it is still staying above 14v