Hi all,
So a Citroen Saxo VTR has been garaged for the last 10 years (they flew by) and hasnt been started - Im attempting a project to get it at least started and running (not necessarily on the road lol yet ) and Ill be honest, Im no mechanic!
But so far, Ive obviously purchased a new battery - wishful thinking if I was to think it was as simple as that haha! That got me as far as a single click when turning the ignition, if youre persistent and hold the key all the way, it proceeds to the rapid clicking. CD Player, central locking, hazards and lights etc all working with the ignition on which is a good sign I presume.
So I thought, what next? Okay, so Ive serviced it because thats a given and relatively easy to do. Checked the fuses just because its easy to access and theyre all fine. 😅 The car does have ancient fuel, but 1/4 of a tank so not an issue to prevent it from starting. I also noticed that the negative battery terminal connected was corroded and snapped, so that could be one issue - replacement on the way
Leaving the starter motor and alternator presumably? So Ive whipped the starter motor out, theyre relatively cheap so hoping to pick one up tomorrow and replace it.
If theres still no joy, any solutions or ideas are more than welcome.
I appreciate that in due course, itll need non-ancient fluids running through it at some point to leaving it running for an extended period of time, but all I want at the moment is the satisfaction of hearing its first purr in 10 years! 😇
Please note, Im looking to get this running as at minimal cost with hopes of moving on for someone who wants to turn this one careful lady owner, 70k VTR in to a refurbished classic.
Im hoping you guys can help!
So a Citroen Saxo VTR has been garaged for the last 10 years (they flew by) and hasnt been started - Im attempting a project to get it at least started and running (not necessarily on the road lol yet ) and Ill be honest, Im no mechanic!
But so far, Ive obviously purchased a new battery - wishful thinking if I was to think it was as simple as that haha! That got me as far as a single click when turning the ignition, if youre persistent and hold the key all the way, it proceeds to the rapid clicking. CD Player, central locking, hazards and lights etc all working with the ignition on which is a good sign I presume.
So I thought, what next? Okay, so Ive serviced it because thats a given and relatively easy to do. Checked the fuses just because its easy to access and theyre all fine. 😅 The car does have ancient fuel, but 1/4 of a tank so not an issue to prevent it from starting. I also noticed that the negative battery terminal connected was corroded and snapped, so that could be one issue - replacement on the way
Leaving the starter motor and alternator presumably? So Ive whipped the starter motor out, theyre relatively cheap so hoping to pick one up tomorrow and replace it.
If theres still no joy, any solutions or ideas are more than welcome.
I appreciate that in due course, itll need non-ancient fluids running through it at some point to leaving it running for an extended period of time, but all I want at the moment is the satisfaction of hearing its first purr in 10 years! 😇
Please note, Im looking to get this running as at minimal cost with hopes of moving on for someone who wants to turn this one careful lady owner, 70k VTR in to a refurbished classic.
Im hoping you guys can help!