In the hands of my mother and now it wont start.
Apparently the starter motor is turning, but the engine 'wont catch on' (her words not mine). I've not seen it yet.
It was left over night on a slight forward facing slope, with just over 1/8th of a tank in it.
Can anyone offer any suggestion as to what the cause of it not starting might be based on my exceptionally vague description.
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30-03-2010, 18:17 #1Forum User
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I leave my car for a day...
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immobiliser?
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That was my first thought, but if the imboliser is engaged the starter doesnt turn.
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When was the cambelt last done?
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November/December
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I'll put £1 on a flat battery. She maybe left the lights on, interior light....or something.
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Immobilizer does allow the starter to turn. Just doesnt fire
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Need to find out what it's missing.
Fuel or spark?
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different alarms set ups on a williams.
Originally Posted by Brealbags
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Does sound like cambelt failure
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