HELP- dead car
Discussion
Went to take cover off car this afternoon, ready to go to work, and noticed side lights on since yesterday afternoon. Alarm still worked and door button, but not enough juice to start. So tried jump starting, oops big mistake. Somehow managed to short door / window module, rapid clicking and burning smell. Unplugged and it stopped, however one chip and its housing are bu**ered. So no door epening/locking.
Also no ignition, completely dead, is it linked to door module or have I burnt something else out aswell. All fuses ok, disconnected ignition module but no good and battery, still no good. Had assistance from AA and he couldn't find why no ignition unless connected to door mod.
Will Douglas Valley / Bell Hill Garage have a door module? and will it fix everything? Any other breakers to try, especially in the south?
Please help getting desperate now and yes I know I'm a tw@t for
ing it up in the first place.
Hoping for assistance Al.
Also no ignition, completely dead, is it linked to door module or have I burnt something else out aswell. All fuses ok, disconnected ignition module but no good and battery, still no good. Had assistance from AA and he couldn't find why no ignition unless connected to door mod.
Will Douglas Valley / Bell Hill Garage have a door module? and will it fix everything? Any other breakers to try, especially in the south?
Please help getting desperate now and yes I know I'm a tw@t for
ing it up in the first place. Hoping for assistance Al.
tweety sorry to hear of your troubles. I can't help much but until the cavalry arrive, I would suggest the following. It seems jump starting can cause problems, see threads below, may give you some ideas.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=24475&f=6&h=0&hw=jumpstart</a>
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=61525&f=6&h=0&hw=electricfailure</a>
If the batteries were connected in series then it seems several relays etc may have blown. If in parallel then the risk should be very low. Firstly, you need to identify how you connected them. With that information, I would call a dealer or independent and ask their advice, chances are they have seen it before. Do not call a general auto electrician. I had a problem a couple of years ago with a non-starting Chimaera, spent £50 call out, then £25 getting the ECU tested only to find I needed a £15 relay. 'Fernies' identified the problem immediately over the phone (should have called them first), the auto electrician did not have a clue. Depending on the dealer advice, I would also be inclined to charge the battery, reconnect and work through the obvious fuses, relays etc methodically. However, you need to be careful not to make it worse and disconnect at first sign of problems. At that point, I would get the AA to bring it to a TVR specialist. The good news is that these problems can be easy to fix for a garage and not always that expensive. For the DIYer it can be very difficult to trace electrical probs - good luck
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=24475&f=6&h=0&hw=jumpstart</a>
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=61525&f=6&h=0&hw=electricfailure</a>
If the batteries were connected in series then it seems several relays etc may have blown. If in parallel then the risk should be very low. Firstly, you need to identify how you connected them. With that information, I would call a dealer or independent and ask their advice, chances are they have seen it before. Do not call a general auto electrician. I had a problem a couple of years ago with a non-starting Chimaera, spent £50 call out, then £25 getting the ECU tested only to find I needed a £15 relay. 'Fernies' identified the problem immediately over the phone (should have called them first), the auto electrician did not have a clue. Depending on the dealer advice, I would also be inclined to charge the battery, reconnect and work through the obvious fuses, relays etc methodically. However, you need to be careful not to make it worse and disconnect at first sign of problems. At that point, I would get the AA to bring it to a TVR specialist. The good news is that these problems can be easy to fix for a garage and not always that expensive. For the DIYer it can be very difficult to trace electrical probs - good luck
If you've found a dud chip I assume you had the door control box apart. There may be a link to the ignition module but can't say for certain.
Long shot, can you read the chip number of the top of the device? I may be able to replace it and the chip socket. Not always possible because it may be a micro which will require programming. I'm in Worthing by the way, feel free to email chip details and I'll investigate.
Mike
Long shot, can you read the chip number of the top of the device? I may be able to replace it and the chip socket. Not always possible because it may be a micro which will require programming. I'm in Worthing by the way, feel free to email chip details and I'll investigate.
Mike
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