Opel combo van won't start!

JR23

Hi all, basically my van has no dash lights, central locking doesn't work, no power to lights, windows etc. When you try to start it, it turns over but won't start! Anybody have opinions on solutions! Many thanks!

biko

I suppose it all happened just now and have been working just fine previously?
Electrical issue and probably all caused by the same fault. Maybe the battery or a fuse.
First jump start car to see if that will help.

JR23

Yeah all working fine Biko, passed doe on wed, new starter put in two weeks ago, tried jump starting it but no luck! Blown fuse maybe?

Mar4ix

if no dash lights, ignition and no other electrics working, could be number reasons, but before start pay out money, check fuses , plus and minus connections on battery (not corroded and has well connected) , then check minus lead is not rusty or loose at chassy / body connection , also go through all (if possible) wiring connections from battery , alternator... etc

then if you more less familiar with electrics , have to check is power comes to ignition leads, obviously power comes to starter position, (usually all lights off when starting car), but in your case could be power not reach particularly ignition, then more likely just ignition contacts in lock barrel is broken/worn/corroded . If there is no power comes to ignition , probably some issues with wiring .

Frankie Lee

Have a look at the BCM which is located at the back of the engine bay under the windscreen on the passenger side, sometimes disconnecting it and reconnecting it may get you out of trouble but they do give trouble and does cause the symptoms described.