1987 t25 won't start
Posted: 07 Apr 2021, 15:07
Hi,
I recently bought a 1987 t25 1.6 td. After the first day I had trouble starting it and found the small blade connector to the starter motor had came loose, it was in horrible condition to I fitted a new connector and happy days it started.
A day later the same issues happened when starting and so I cleaned the earth on battery and from gearbox to body. After this the van tried to start but needed foot to the floor gas to get going then just wouldn't start again. Each time the alternator turned less and less until it stopped completely.
I thought it may be a battery issue after reading a few posts so attempted to jump it with no joy. Now when I try there is a loud clicking from engine bay and a loud buzzing noise from the fuse box. The main fuse wire is still intact, and I'm worried I will cause more damage if I keep trying to start it.
I'm really new to working on cars/vans so if you need any more info or pictures/videos just let me know
Hope that all makes sense and thanks for reading
I recently bought a 1987 t25 1.6 td. After the first day I had trouble starting it and found the small blade connector to the starter motor had came loose, it was in horrible condition to I fitted a new connector and happy days it started.
A day later the same issues happened when starting and so I cleaned the earth on battery and from gearbox to body. After this the van tried to start but needed foot to the floor gas to get going then just wouldn't start again. Each time the alternator turned less and less until it stopped completely.
I thought it may be a battery issue after reading a few posts so attempted to jump it with no joy. Now when I try there is a loud clicking from engine bay and a loud buzzing noise from the fuse box. The main fuse wire is still intact, and I'm worried I will cause more damage if I keep trying to start it.
I'm really new to working on cars/vans so if you need any more info or pictures/videos just let me know
Hope that all makes sense and thanks for reading