1990 Turbo R starting problem HELP PLEASE

[Waffagolf]

Hi Everyone, I need you advice please.

I've just tried to start my 1990 Turbo R (I take her out at the drop of a hat so she goes out frequently)but she refused to turn over and start. The 'SYSTEMS CHECK' green light comes on at the bottom of the facia panel, then goes off after the manual states after four seconds if nothing is wrong, and again as it states in the manual "If all the systems are satisfactory, the warning message will be replaced by the combined battery and engine oil pressure symbols". That happens.

What worries me is the rapid click, click, click, click, click, click noise thats coming from the rear nearside when I turn the ignition key to start her up. I've never known that before.

Can anyone advise me what the problem could be please? If it was just a flatish battery surely she would just sound sluggish in trying to start? Why is she making that clicking noise? Why after nearly 4 years of owning her has she suddenly decided to 'SYSTEMS CHECK'? I'm bemused.

PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN........Thank you!

[ecurie]

You're sure the battery is OK. The clicking sound seems like the fuel pump working to me.

[Waffagolf]

I'll get the battery tested / charged and see if that makes a difference. Theres fuel in her and the low fuel light does not light up.

[bergxu]

Batteries are funny creatures. They will work ok to power everything up initially but as soon as you put the massive load that a starter requires on, it can't handle it. Most likely, you have a dead cell. I'll put my US dollars there

Cheers,
Aaron

[1000foot]

Hi , I had exactly the same situation with my R two weeks ago. As you said , regularly used as they should be , and the next day ...turn the key and nothing.

A new battery solved the problem which was probably brought on by a sudden drop in temperature.
Hope that helps.

[bqf]

Cold weather - flat battery!!

[tonys]

Battery has to be first check. Modern ones tend to be fine one minute, then don't work. Worth checking battery connections are tight as well.

[Waffagolf]

Thanks for the advice everyone, I got worried by the click, click , click, it was new to me...............New battery first thing in the morning it shall be.

[Waffagolf]

New battery solved the problem. 'Hatty' is now outside the house having had all her fluids checked, tyre pressures checked, brake adjusted (gosh that's so easy - thanks BG) and ready for more fun. Thanks everyone. Phew!!!