starting problem again.

[s,one]

Haven't started my car for a couple of weeks and hey presto, wont start. Re-charged the battery and now it won't fire. I did a search and noted one thread that one suggestion was to clean the relays and fuses. Hate to be a dummy but where do I find them. Any other suggestions would be much be appreciated.

Cheers

Steve

[MrCredit]

Steve,

The relays you need to check are located here:

[rsnoble]

try the white conector to the fuel pump mine has burnt out!! above the relays

[s,one]

Thanks very much for responses. I do wonder if I have shorted something out. While checking the connections on the started motor I inadvertently crossed terminals on either the starter motor or the coil if thats what it is directly next it which cuased a spark. Is this possible?. One last silly question how can can I check the relays?.
Thanks again.

Steve

[MrCredit]

Steve,

When you turn the ignition on does the fuel pump prime for a couple of seconds?
Does the car actually turn over?

If the fuel pump isn't priming then look at the fuel pump wiring, relay etc...
If it's the starter motor not turning then you can look at the wiring for that.
If you short the two large terminals on the starter motor solenoid the starter should turn the engine over. If the starter relay is shot then you can always check the starter motor is good by trying this.
Check the four fuses in the fuse holder located in the engine bay near the ECU aswell.

[s,one]

Mr C thanks again. Car does turn over, I can hear the pump prime. I will check the fuses next.

Cheers

Steve

[s,one]

MrCredit said:

Steve,

When you turn the ignition on does the fuel pump prime for a couple of seconds?
Does the car actually turn over?

If the fuel pump isn't priming then look at the fuel pump wiring, relay etc...
If it's the starter motor not turning then you can look at the wiring for that.
If you short the two large terminals on the starter motor solenoid the starter should turn the engine over. If the starter relay is shot then you can always check the starter motor is good by trying this.
Check the four fuses in the fuse holder located in the engine bay near the ECU aswell.

Just looked in the back of my car, I have noticed (if I'm in the right place) a bank of fuses, 4 in total above the battery. Thing is there are 4 slots but only 3 fuses. No 1 or 4 is missing can't say which. Didn't notice the big fuse, would the engine turn over at all if the big fuse had blown?.

[s,one]

Sorted, was the missing fuse, must have knocked it out while putting the jump start lead on.

Thanks for tips

Steve

[Noblebenn]

Just wondering, where about exactly in the engine bay are these 4 fuses on a 3R?

Thanks

[johns355]

In my 3r they were perched just in front of the drivers side rear wheel arch- which a previous owner put a freezer bag over to keep the water out, and done up with an obligatory black cable tie! Needed a small torch to see them!

[nav2]

rsnoble said:

try the white conector to the fuel pump mine has burnt out!! above the relays

Hi when I turn the engine off, it still runs, I play around turning the key etc, then suddenly it will stop, would this be a relay issue ?

[nav2]

nav2 said:

Hi when I turn the engine off, it still runs, I play around turning the key etc, then suddenly it will stop, would this be a relay issue ?

Noble M12 GTO 3

[TuxMan]

yes sounds like a relay is sticking !!