Clicks but wont start?

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Clicks but wont start?

Postby Nailer » Thu Jan 25, 2007 2:02 am

Morning Folks.

1995 GPX :)

Sometimes when shes hot she wont restart, as in i put in the key and turn it i hear a faint click then nothing. Bugger! Turn it again still the same... Keep turning then i hear the faint click then a louder one then the starter kicks in and everythings good.

This only happens when the engine is warm and is pretty random, no pattern so far.

Anybody come accross this before?
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Postby CJ » Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:55 am

Had the same problem a few years ago, it was down to a faulty relay in the immobilisor unit, only treal way to determine if you've the same problem is to disable the alarm for a period of time which probably isn't practial for obvious reasons...

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Postby Storm » Thu Jan 25, 2007 4:30 pm

I had this in my old *cough* Citroen :oops:

It was the actual switch on the steering column had worn and didn't always make the connection.

Never heard of it on an FTO though :smt102

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Postby Nailer » Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:10 pm

Yeah it if happened first thing in the morning aswell i would think the aul clifford could be acting up but its only when the car is warm. Think ill just say it to paul byrne next time im down there.

Cheers Guys

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