Help!!!

[FTOandTVR]

Just driven home from work and stereo suddenly went dead and car lost power, thought it was going to stall managed to crawl home.

No obvious leaks HT leads just replaced only 24k on the clock (99 chim 450)

Now wont start but i think thats hot starter problem.

[david beer]

Did you notice the volt meter dropping, if so it probably the alternator fuse gone and the battery was not charging.Most stereos will work down to 10volts and then cut out. You do not always get the ignition light come on when it goes, mine didnt.

[edtvr]

I am not an expert on the electrics of TVR's, but it sounds like either your battery is dead of you have lost the connection to it,
I heard of a main fuse that occasionally blows, but not having experienced that myself, I cant tell you if that would give the symptoms you'vre described.
It may be that the ignition circuit was running directly off the alternator, and once you stopped you could not start again.
I sure someone else will confirm or not later on.

Ed

>> Edited by edtvr on Wednesday 5th April 20:00

[FTOandTVR]

managed to get it started again, now exhibiting an intermittant misfire? Disty cap and rotor in good shape?

>> Edited by FTOandTVR on Thursday 6th April 09:23

[Podie]

david beer said:

Did you notice the volt meter dropping, ...

Chimaera doesn't have a voltmeter...

[FTOandTVR]

Still feeling sluggish, like its not fueling properly? Having sat around for two years doing nothing (the car not me), what else should I check before handing it over to the expensive boys?

[crackedfinger]

Your car has been standing around for 2 years? The fuel might of gone off, could be a cause of this?

[FTOandTVR]

Done a thousand motorway miles in the last two weeks so a few tank fulls of fuel have gone through.

[m808clr]

What age is your car? My 1995 car was fitted with a Foxguard alarm that eventually completely died but whilst it was on its way out, I experienced similar problems as the imobiliser cut power to the fuel pump.
If you have a Foxguard unit, I'd get it changed to the META system. I got Carl at Car & Bike Installations Ltd www.tvruk.tv/ to do the work. He is also very knowledgeable when it comes to the electrical system (unlike me!)so maybe able to offer more advice?

Simon

[FTOandTVR]

Well just been brought home in a recovery truck, car died while we were in the outside lane, radio died then we lost power and crawled to the hard shoulder, wont start again just a rapid clicking noise now its cooled down. Should have stuck with Japanese!

[edtvr]

FTOandTVR said:

Well just been brought home in a recovery truck, car died while we were in the outside lane, radio died then we lost power and crawled to the hard shoulder, wont start again just a rapid clicking noise now its cooled down. Should have stuck with Japanese!

Sorry to hear of your plight, I am sure you'll get it sorted, just think of all the enjoyment you'll have in the summer.

Ed

[jonathant]

FTOandTVR said:

just a rapid clicking noise now its cooled down.

Isn't this the starter motor solenoid clicking because the battery is (almost) flat? Might be wise to see if the battery is being charged and/or holding charge before you change other bits....

Edited to add: oh, and check the condition of the 100A fuse between the alternator and the battery. IME they crack due to stress.

>> Edited by jonathant on Friday 7th April 22:29

[FTOandTVR]

Good news is the 100 amp had blown, bad news is finding somewhere in the Bristol area who sells a replacement one is not easy, any ideas?

[UpTheIron]

FTOandTVR said:

Good news is the 100 amp had blown, bad news is finding somewhere in the Bristol area who sells a replacement one is not easy, any ideas?

Try Dom @ www.hamiltoncarsofbristol.co.uk or Webbs @ www.tvrbodyshop.co.uk

[FTOandTVR]

Quick thankyou to Peninsula who were the only place in the south west to actually have them in stock. Hope they dont break too regularly!