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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: RDJ89 on April 25, 2012, 05:57:49 PM

Title: won't start
Post by: RDJ89 on April 25, 2012, 05:57:49 PM

Hi
just tried to fire up the old yj(1994) and nothing happened :017:, lights all work so there is power and the immobiliser light went off. Any suggestions?
Also is it possible to replace the immobiliser with a hidden switch?

Title: Re: won't start
Post by: Tank on April 25, 2012, 06:04:06 PM

Im guessing more info needed,does it turn over?If so-Any spark to the plugs?Have you checked fuel? etc

Title: Re: won't start
Post by: robsrotti on April 25, 2012, 06:11:57 PM

Take a look at my post under TJ immobiliser that should help. If you go down that road make sure that the switch is just a push button, otherwise the starter motor will keep turning.

Title: Re: won't start
Post by: RDJ89 on April 25, 2012, 06:30:28 PM

Quote from: robsrotti on April 25, 2012, 06:11:57 PM

Take a look at my post under TJ immobiliser that should help. If you go down that road make sure that the switch is just a push button, otherwise the starter motor will keep turning.

CHEERS I'LL GIVE THAT A BASH

Title: Re: won't start
Post by: RDJ89 on April 25, 2012, 06:33:40 PM

Quote from: Tank on April 25, 2012, 06:04:06 PM

Im guessing more info needed,does it turn over?If so-Any spark to the plugs?Have you checked fuel? etc

Absolutely nothing other than the dash lights coming on, like battery, handbrake and the such, and the stereo.

Title: Re: won't start
Post by: Panic mechanic! on April 25, 2012, 06:37:25 PM

ok first check battery connections and if its fully charged then put the lights on and see if they dim when you turn the key, if they do the starter is sticking, if they don't change then the its either buggered or you need or you have no power to it.

Title: Re: won't start
Post by: ivanidea on April 26, 2012, 09:20:54 AM

If the starter is not turning, try hitting it a few times with a hammer, and see if it starts then.

Title: Re: won't start
Post by: RDJ89 on April 26, 2012, 06:21:27 PM

Quote from: ivanidea on April 26, 2012, 09:20:54 AM

If the starter is not turning, try hitting it a few times with a hammer, and see if it starts then.

Cheers guys just tried this one and it fixed the problem. trusty old BFH

Title: Re: won't start
Post by: Dutch on April 26, 2012, 07:15:28 PM

Carbon brushes on the way out........nice one  :icon_super: