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car wont start

  • 13-02-2011 6:37pm
    #1
    dude23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭


    Hey iv got a 94 corolla kudos van.the prob i have is when i go to start it sometimes it ticks but wont start and the imobilizer kicks in.so to startit iv to disconnect and reconnect the battery and click the fob to open and deactivate alam/imobilizer and it'l start..im just wondering if any1 can help with this problem..i was thinking it may be the battery.
    thanks


Comments

  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    If it was the battery it shouldn't be intermittent, might be the starter solenoid. Is the click instead of the engine turning over or does the click accompany the engine turning over?


  • #3
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,522 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I'd be thinking the same as james, however its probably an aftermarket immobiliser?


  • #4
    dude23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭dude23


    RoverJames wrote: »
    If it was the battery it shouldn't be intermittent, might be the starter solenoid. Is the click instead of the engine turning over or does the click accompany the engine turning over?
    its just click instead of engine turning over and its like the whole van goes dead once it happens


  • #5
    taintabird
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 347 ✭✭taintabird


    dude23 wrote: »
    its just click instead of engine turning over and its like the whole van goes dead once it happens

    sounds like a bad connection either at the battery or at the earth where it bolts to the car


  • #6
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    dude23 wrote: »
    whole van goes dead once it happens

    still have dash lights?


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  • #7
    dude23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭dude23


    RoverJames wrote: »
    still have dash lights?
    no completly dead


  • #8
    taintabird
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 347 ✭✭taintabird


    dude23 wrote: »
    no completly dead

    Defiantly sounds like a bad connection , check the leads and connections to the battery thoroughly and the earth as well


  • #9
    Muckie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭Muckie


    A multi-meter is a handy tool to have for the checking battery.
    Basic one about €10. Also check fuses and relays while your at it too.
    Good luck, hope you get it started.


  • #10
    dude23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭dude23


    hey thanks for replys it cant be too serious anyway hopfully


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