Started car in gear and now car won't start 06 Micra

enfant terrible

Had the car parked in 1st gear and started it without putting it back into neutral, car jerked forward and then wouldn't start at all when in neutral.

Car makes no sound at all to try and crank over, all lights and electric working fine.

My old man suggested putting car in second gear and rocking it from side to side as I may have moved something in the starter motor.

Googling tells me it could be a faulty starter relay or ignition relay.

Other suggestions from googling is to take -ve lead off battery then put it back on, then try crank it, I tried this didn't work.

Other suggestion was some reset procedure

Close all doors ,boot and bonnet.Lock car with remote;unlock car ,and place key in ignition,turn on ignition for 5 mins but do not try to start the engine at this stage.Turn off ignition ,then turn back on and try and start.

https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=108941&fbclid=IwAR3k-1jtHn0gg3fEHqarDSIyh2ZUB6h01ovhvnnHLkiEhYijsa4CVXMyv8M

Others suggested removing a fuse called Intelligent Key System fuse from glove box for 5 minutes and trying to start car again.

Car currently stuck at work so will try above in morning or if anyone has an idea what would be wrong would appreciate the help.

blade1

I'd try a push start.

Dirty Nails

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058279565/started-car-in-gear-and-now-car-wont-start-06-micra

Just a guess but likely you've sheared the engine earth lead when the engine jumped. Have you breakdown cover?

enfant terrible

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120105648#Comment_120105648

Thanks blade,

Found this video he has same issue and was able to start car with a probe, so issue was the relays.

8.30 minutes here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFd-V9opCvs

Would I get a starter relay for a Micra in a motor factors or halfords?

enfant terrible

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120105704#Comment_120105704

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120105704#Comment_120105704

Good call Nails I just watch a video suggesting that, is engine earth lead the same as a bad block ground?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytrcqM8wyW0&t=254s

Would breakdown guys be able to fix that or am I towing to a garage?

enfant terrible

Would the earth lead I might have strained be called the "center top engine bay" earth cable in picture attached

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Del2005

Check your fuses to see if any are blown. There may be a few different locations to try, Google will show you where to look

enfant terrible

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120109112#Comment_120109112

Will do, is it possible starting the car in first gear could blow a relay in the fuse box?

Del2005

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120109125#Comment_120109125

It could. That fact that everything else is working and the car isn't even trying to crank would point to a fuse or loose cable.