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08 Mini Wont Start Floods

  • 25-10-2011 7:35pm
    #1
    JOHNPT
    Closed Accounts Posts: 517 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    My friend has a 2008 Mini Diesel - she drove it through a flood yesterday but it seemed fine. However when she tried to start it this morning it wouldnt start - battery seems fine engine turns but just wont start. Could it be from the floods - she is based in Dublin 6 area - any suggestions or advice on recommend a garage or mechanic


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  • #2
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    Its likely that water has got onto something electronic...

    The engine itself won't be damaged if it ran fine after going through the water.


  • #3
    JOHNPT
    Closed Accounts Posts: 517 ✭✭✭JOHNPT


    Thanks. What should she do? Will it dry out itself or would it be safe trying to start it again?


  • #4
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    JOHNPT wrote: »
    Thanks. What should she do? Will it dry out itself or would it be safe trying to start it again?

    Leaving it to dry itself could lead to corrosion. It would be best to have a diagnostic test run on it to see what isn't working, then go from there..


  • #5
    JOHNPT
    Closed Accounts Posts: 517 ✭✭✭JOHNPT


    Ok - can you recommend anyone in Dublin 6 or south Dublin area


  • #6
    bijapos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,003 ✭✭✭bijapos


    Is she a member of the AA or does her cars insurance cover breakdown cover? Get her to find out. It could be something small.


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  • #7
    elgriff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 462 ✭✭elgriff


    Ive found these guys good http://www.grahamwalkercars.ie/


  • #8
    delw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,655 ✭✭✭delw


    something similar happened to me,have a 01 octavia 1.9 tdi,drove home from work through about 4or5 floods/large puddles,got home no problem,thankfully.
    problems is when i went to go to work this evening car wouldn't start,dash lights up,radio works but when i turn ignition i get nothing not even a chug & i can't turn ignition again without taking key out & putting it back in but to on avail.
    any ideas, electrics? immobliser? thanks


    Edit:forgot to say every time i turn ignition doors lock & unlock,what ever that's about


  • #9
    Wheelnut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 977 ✭✭✭Wheelnut


    JOHNPT wrote: »
    - battery seems fine engine turns but just wont start.
    delw wrote: »
    ... but when i turn ignition i get nothing not even a chug

    Seems to be two completely different problems.

    John's may not be getting fuel, possibly a relay, Del's may be more serious or just the battery.


  • #10
    delw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,655 ✭✭✭delw


    Wheelnut wrote: »
    Seems to be two completely different problems.

    John's may not be getting fuel, possibly a relay, Del's may be more serious or just the battery.
    Good call Wheelnut jump start sorted it out :)


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