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Diesel Engine Trouble

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  • 19-10-2009 3:53pm
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    PKWATERFORD
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭


    I have a small digger thats been parked up for a while. When I put the key in, a little buzzer sounds and the engine light comes on. (The buzzer is incase you forget to switch off the ignition when you are finished)

    The engine will not turn over at all. Not even an attempt. The battery seems to be good and there are no loose connections anywhere in the engine.

    Could any one suggest anything?


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    zenmonk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 413 ✭✭zenmonk


    Economists the world over are trying to find this answer for years.:D


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    secman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,241 ✭✭✭secman


    Is it economical on diesel ??????????

    On scales of ecomony its probably an electrical fault.

    Secman


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    PKWATERFORD
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭PKWATERFORD


    I have a feeling that this might have made its way into the wrong section. I am new at this business

    Stupid computers


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    the_dark_side
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    I heard you can start those things with a coin :D


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    PKWATERFORD
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭PKWATERFORD


    I have solved this problem in the past but it takes many coins to make the man call out.


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    thebman
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    PKWATERFORD wrote: »
    I have a small digger thats been parked up for a while. When I put the key in, a little buzzer sounds and the engine light comes on. (The buzzer is incase you forget to switch off the ignition when you are finished)

    The engine will not turn over at all. Not even an attempt. The battery seems to be good and there are no loose connections anywhere in the engine.

    Could any one suggest anything?

    Battery might have charge for basic electrics but not to start.

    Have you charged the battery using a charger?


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    Time Magazine
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    Moved from Economics.


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    [Deleted User]
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    Check the battery terminals and make sure they are making a good connection and not damp(happens a lot with machines) use some WD-40 to help with the connection.

    If this fails try jump starting it with jump leads as the batt may not have enough charge to turn over the engine this is the most likely problem.

    Otherwise there must be a lose electrical connection somewhere. The starter would be a good place to start(no pun intended :cool:) as it is a common place for lose connections with machinery in my experience.


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    argosy2006
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,210 ✭✭✭argosy2006


    has it a kill switch,,, could be bad connection at kill switch,,, turn it few times lube it,,,,, yes i,m talking about the kill switch


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    Eoin
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 21,238 CMod ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    Time Magazine wrote: »
    Moved from Economics.

    and moving to 4x4 & Tractors & Diggers & Plant!


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    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    and closed, he has one here already.


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