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no starting.. maybe glow relay?
Posted: 05 Jul 2009, 20:44
by wookey
Hi all
my vans decided not to start. When you turn ignition on to warm the glow plugs the Glow relay clicks so fast it almost buzzes. The lights on the dash dim.
famous words.. but nothings changed. Anyone seen this issue before? I'd guess glow relay or a duff battery?
any insight before i buy a new relay?
thanks as ever
wookey
Re: no starting.. maybe glow relay?
Posted: 05 Jul 2009, 20:47
by Fritz
Looks like you have answered your own question,,,,,,Main battery is the best place to start, remove it test and if in any doubt replace it...
Regards
Fritz,,,,,,,,,,,
Re: no starting.. maybe glow relay?
Posted: 06 Jul 2009, 20:56
by wookey
yup 10 points.. it was the battery..
halfwits own battery 4 yr warrenty top of the line etc etc etc . yeah lasted 1yr ! quality.. still i got a new one even if it only lasts another yr.. ill perpetually get a new one every yr for ever!
Re: no starting.. maybe glow relay?
Posted: 07 Jul 2009, 19:53
by kit
I had a Halfrauds replacement battery in my old Frontera it lasted 9 ears and was still going strong when I got rid
Re: no starting.. maybe glow relay?
Posted: 07 Jul 2009, 20:59
by HarryMann
yup 10 points.. it was the battery..
Sure... ?
I would now check your generator circuit... and charging/battery earths!
Don't alwasy blame the storage medium if nothing's being stored
Re: no starting.. maybe glow relay?
Posted: 07 Jul 2009, 21:28
by wookey
yup all circuits are fine. both for lesure and van. theres no load on the battery when ignition off etc. the halfwits chaps plugged there tester on and sed no..
imo its more likely a one off. I have no issue either way. the chaps in store replaced no quibble and i didnt even have a recipt anymore. all good.
Re: no starting.. maybe glow relay?
Posted: 07 Jul 2009, 21:49
by HarryMann
Good for Halfords, result then... the odd dud will slip out no doubt