Zed wont crank/start

Discussion in 'Technical' started by Turkey_Fetus, Mar 31, 2009.

  1. Turkey_Fetus

    Turkey_Fetus New Member

    So this morning I got up to go to work and the Zed wouldn't start. It started to crank a bit then it 'clicked' and wont start. Its showing similar symptoms to a flat battery (eg, wont crank or try to start up) but all the electronics (eg, lights, fans etc) work.

    It's been running fine for ages now and nothing has changed lately. Still has the series 1 PTU if that makes a difference. I haven't had much time to look about (blown fuses?) since i had to get dropped off at work by my roommate.

    Ive used search and sifted through a number of 'car wont start' threads and the only thing i can gather from them is it could be my starter motor?

    Any suggestions would be great. Cheers
     
  2. Kieren

    Kieren Active Member

    My bet is a flat battery. It started to crank then didnt have enough juice to keep going. All lights and radio, etc, will still work even if there's not enough power to start.
     
  3. DrewZ

    DrewZ member

    Buy a multimeter , that way in future you can check to see if your battery is rooted or not .
    Then look at other causes
     
  4. AndyMac

    AndyMac Better than you

    It's either your battery or your starter solenoid, most likely your battery but it's easy to check, either get a jump and see if it turns over. If it does it's your battery,



     
  5. Turkey_Fetus

    Turkey_Fetus New Member

    Well the battery has been on the charger all day and still no result. The indicators and windows dont work either.
     
  6. OZX_320

    OZX_320 Detachable Member

    battery on charge is no help if its dropped a cell. Even if it has sufficient voltage to crank, it wont necessarily have sufficient to start. Try jump starting it.
     
  7. Turkey_Fetus

    Turkey_Fetus New Member

    You were right, the battery was dry and screwed. I put in my room mates battery and it worked straight away. Thanks guys!
     

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