FTO wont start possible causes?

Invader_X · Post by **Invader_X** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 7:23 pm

Hi all helping a friend out check out an FTO.

Car won't start battery is fine but was able to push start it.

worse case scenario for this is the starter motor correct?

Is there any other causes possibly worse than this? Is there any other diagnostics I can run to isolate it to the starterms?

Post by **Vectose** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 7:24 pm

What happens when you turn the key? Any noises? Clicks?

Invader_X · Post by **Invader_X** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 7:48 am

Apologies should have listed my diagnostics:

1) Battery volt gauge reads 11.8 - 12v when engine is off
2) Battery volt gauge is reads around 14 when car is running
3) No clicking sounds whats so ever from starter motor or even a hint of it trying to crank the engine.
4) Slight whirring sound from somewhere in the engine when the key is held in "Start"
5) All electronics including aircon works fine.

Post by **Shhtuart** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 7:56 am

Check fuses and error codes.

Invader_X · Post by **Invader_X** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 8:03 am

Will check fuse, which fuse box is it located in? Does anyone have a diagram and also what Fuse size/amp does it require?

I don't have a scanner damn.

Can anyone give me a Best case and worse case scenario on this base don costs?

Thanks all

Rob Furniss · Post by **Rob Furniss** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 8:55 am

If it will push start then I would say starter motor, try giving it a tap while turning the key in case the solenoid is sticking, may be burnt out though.

Invader_X · Post by **Invader_X** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 9:07 am

Rob Furniss wrote:If it will push start then I would say starter motor, try giving it a tap while turning the key in case the solenoid is sticking, may be burnt out though.

Sorry but what do you mean by giving it a little tap? The accelerator?

Chebus · Post by **Chebus** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 9:12 am

Actually hitting the starter motor with a hammer, but not very hard.

Invader_X · Post by **Invader_X** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 9:54 am

Just an update, we tried push starting it without turning the key. Popped the clutch and the car started. Once the car was running tried turning the igniton and could hear the sound you hear when you've turned the ignition for too long.

Post by **dstocks** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 10:43 am

If you have successfully puch started the car, its either the battery or the starter motor

Invader_X · Post by **Invader_X** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 12:34 pm

ThanKS all

I pin pointed it down to starter motor

Technikhaus · Post by **Technikhaus** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 1:50 pm

Can it be jump started?

Invader_X · Post by **Invader_X** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 2:53 pm

yeap it was a lot of fun jump starting this thing all day every time I accidentally switched off the ignition

Technikhaus · Post by **Technikhaus** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 8:15 pm

So the starter works when you jump start it?

destinationtoby · Post by **destinationtoby** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 8:28 pm

So it's the battery

PHIL069 · Post by **PHIL069** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 9:56 pm

He thinks you mean clutch start it when you say jump it

Invader_X · Post by **Invader_X** » Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:27 am

Sorry I meant push start or clutch pop start. Was a very busy day sorry. We end up buying it. Haggle her down to NZD $1,900

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