LATE S1 ELISE ONLY STARTS WITH PUSH!

[FARGO1968]

LATE S1 ELISE ONLY STARTS WITH BUMP/PUSH ~ TRIED EVERYTHING!!

My 2001 S1 Elise is refusing to start, not turning over or even clicking.

It will however fire up first time with a push.

1. Checked battery ~ all good.

1. Tried jump start ~ nothing.

1. Checked all fuses including the 3 under wiper motor.

1. Fitted Immobiliser Bypass.

1. Tried various on / off routines on the alarm remote. Alarm works & switches off.

Still feel it's an Immobiliser problem somewhere .... All suggestions Welcome ?

[FARGO1968]

It runs beautifully once bump started.
Soo frustrating.
Also tried rocking it in gear before turning over but without success either.

[FARGO1968]

[FARGO1968]

Many thanks. Have given the starter a good rattle but no response.

The battery was removed last week and I am beginning to suspect that a connection was broken somewhere during this process along with my knuckles ??

Are there any particular earths / connectors etc around the battery compartment area that may be usual offenders to look out for?

Edited by FARGO1968 on Monday 29th May 07:16

[FARGO1968]

Thanks. Will double check

[FARGO1968]

Many thanks, will give it 1 last go today before getting the AA to take a look ;o(

[FARGO1968]

AA guy also reckons its the MFRU.
Got the old one removed from above but struggling to get enough grip / leverage to push the new one back on ~ any tips?

[FARGO1968]

Maybe not too late Bert.
Fitted a new MFRU but still not starting.
The AA guy did also run a lead to the solenoid and the starter did indeed crank.
I am still convinced its an immobiliser / alarm type issue despite it starting with a push and running well!!

[FARGO1968]

Maybe not too late Bert.
Fitted a new MFRU but still not starting.
The AA guy did also run a lead to the solenoid and the starter did indeed crank.
I am still convinced its an immobiliser / alarm type issue despite it starting with a push and running well!!

[FARGO1968]

Thanks. Have done the Imobiliser Bypass too.

[FARGO1968]

Just noticed that I have been using my spare set of keys with the original alarm fob / transponder etc attached. Need to find my usual set just in case this is somehow causing the problem!