Starting Issue

Starting Issue

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DIB350

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220 posts

196 months

Friday 22nd August 2014
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My S3 has a Cossie 24v conversion. I'm having trouble starting the car after it's been running. Doesn't seem like a fuel issue. Car doesn't turn over and no click from the starter. Immobiliser issue? Car always starts from cold and will eventually start if I leave it long enough. Any ideas? I'm thinking it's got to be electrical.

DIB350

Original Poster:

220 posts

196 months

Friday 22nd August 2014
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Thanks guys, will check all of the above. How do I go about checking the immobiliser?

DIB350

Original Poster:

220 posts

196 months

Saturday 23rd August 2014
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Fuel pump priming. Start solenoid sounds a good bet Andy. I'll price it up.

DIB350

Original Poster:

220 posts

196 months

Monday 25th August 2014
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Okay, checked the main connector block at the ignition and it's a bit frazzled inside. What do I replace it with?

DIB350

Original Poster:

220 posts

196 months

Wednesday 27th August 2014
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I still had the yellow connector which I believe is a Ford item and always fail. It was frazzled. Weird it wasn't replaced when everything else was? Anyway, I used yellow crimp connectors and then wrapped in plenty of insulating tape. Took the car for a good run and tried a number of hot starts and all seems well. Thanks for the help!!