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- whenimeetgod
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Hi
I used my Zed on Wednesday, 40 miles each way.
I went to start it tonight and wouldn't start. I turn the key to the first click and all the dash lights come on, fan, and all the other associated noises that usually kick in. I turned the key to the start position and nothing, not even the starter relay clicking. There is a very odd sound that comes out of the dash when the key is turned on, a faint double beep which has never been there before. All fuse are ok and the battery has plenty of juice; ideas please
Tony
I used my Zed on Wednesday, 40 miles each way.
I went to start it tonight and wouldn't start. I turn the key to the first click and all the dash lights come on, fan, and all the other associated noises that usually kick in. I turned the key to the start position and nothing, not even the starter relay clicking. There is a very odd sound that comes out of the dash when the key is turned on, a faint double beep which has never been there before. All fuse are ok and the battery has plenty of juice; ideas please
Tony
- mr wilks
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Will it bump start ? ( assuming manual )
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- whenimeetgod
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OK , What makes you say battery has plenty of juice ?
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- Number5
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Have you tried a set of Jump leads on it ?
If that doesnt work, I'd lightly tap the starter motor with a hammer and see if that gets it turning over.
If that doesnt work, I'd lightly tap the starter motor with a hammer and see if that gets it turning over.
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- whenimeetgod
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Roof comes down & up again, plenty of juice
- Worcester_spoon
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Similar thing happened to me recently. Was the ignition switch. Common on z4's apparently so might be same thing for you. I'll see if I can find the part number/info. It's a 10 minute DIY job to change.
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If it was the ignition switch, the roof wouldn't work (unless its only key position 3 not making contact)
It sounds to me more like the beginning of a dodgy starter motor.
It sounds to me more like the beginning of a dodgy starter motor.
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- Ducklakeview
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Ignition switch is a common failure, and it usually manifests itself as not engaging the starter. 10 mins to swap it.
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They can fail at different positions. Mine failed intermittently on position 2, so would turn over but not start.
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Assuming mine failed position 3, as everything worked (including roof) but the car wouldn't start (no starter motor, not noise, nothing). I've got a video of it happening somewhere I can post.
Replacing the switch cured it.
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- whenimeetgod
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Sounds like the switch is the starting place then. Thanks guys
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You can get one for around a tenner on eBay, and only a ten minute job to change so a logical starting point.
Mine was from quarry motors via eBay.
Mine was from quarry motors via eBay.
- whenimeetgod
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Just changed the switch and the same problem. Definitely making a "bing bong" sound it didn't used to. Any further ideas before I get it towed in?
Incidentally, less than 10 minutes to change it indeed
Tony
Incidentally, less than 10 minutes to change it indeed
Tony