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(Message started by: themanager30 on Dec 28^th, 2008, 2:17pm)

Title: 2.9 12v Won't start, Just Clicks
Post by themanager30 on Dec 28^th, 2008, 2:17pm

went to get my car which I lent to a friend/ He wasn't around so I took the master key.

I unlocked the car from the passenger side (the drivers door has been replaced in the past) but when I tried to start it all I got was a fast ticking noise and the red light on the dash flicking. My first thought was immobilser but why?

Since then Ive tried the keys I usually use but with the same result.

The battery was flat about a month ago and I charged it up. Im thinking the battery is dying again but would that cause the ticking noise?

Title: Re: 2.9 12v Won't start, Just Clicks
Post by Jonnycab on Dec 28^th, 2008, 2:25pm

It does sound as though you have a flat battery :)

Title: Re: 2.9 12v Won't start, Just Clicks
Post by Snoopy on Dec 28^th, 2008, 4:18pm

Yes the clicking noise is the starter solenoid trying to engage and there is NOT enough power in the battery to turn it over. Typical symptom of a FLAT or DEAD battery in COLD weather

Title: Re: 2.9 12v Won't start, Just Clicks
Post by scorp29 on Jan 1^st, 2009, 3:35pm

If you recharge or replace the battery and the problem is still there, an oldfashion way to resolve a stuck startermotor problem, is pong it gently with a hammer to get it going.

Title: Re: 2.9 12v Won't start, Just Clicks
Post by themanager30 on Jan 4^th, 2009, 2:37pm

Thanks for the comments guys.

Got round to changing the batt this morning (PITA) and it started first time. Gonna keep an eye on it because the guy I bought the car off said the battery was relatively new.

Might have a drain somewhere.

Title: Re: 2.9 12v Won't start, Just Clicks
Post by Highlander on Jan 4^th, 2009, 5:55pm

Maybe its not big enough?

Title: Re: 2.9 12v Won't start, Just Clicks
Post by Simmo on Jan 4^th, 2009, 9:11pm

The details and specification of the battery are Here (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/battery.htm). Anything of lesser capacity will not handle the power needed by these cars. A classic symptom is exactly what you experienced in that they will often turn the engine over BUT not have sufficient power to actually start it. :)

Title: Re: 2.9 12v Won't start, Just Clicks
Post by Savvy on Jan 4^th, 2009, 10:39pm

I recommend these people
http://www.performancebatteries.co.uk/

Title: Re: 2.9 12v Won't start, Just Clicks
Post by Highlander on Jan 4^th, 2009, 11:20pm

on 01/04/09 at 22:39:18, Savvy wrote:

I recommend these people
http://www.performancebatteries.co.uk/

I dont :)

They dont list the Scorpio

their Granada battery is only 540 CCA

and their Granada Scorpio battery while it is rated at 680 CCA has the wrong terminals ;)

Title: Re: 2.9 12v Won't start, Just Clicks
Post by Simmo on Jan 5^th, 2009, 8:11am

Have a look at This company...Varta.. (http://www.varta.com/eng/). They list one for the Scorp BUT check the terminals. (They mention Ford adapter). I have had one for over 3years but the detail does not come up on their current site. Mine was listed as an E 10, part number, 571014068,Blue Dynamic. I seem to recall that it was the same as a Transit Battery and it had the correct terminals. :)

Title: Re: 2.9 12v Won't start, Just Clicks
Post by Mottsy on Jan 5^th, 2009, 6:07pm

Varta are really helpful. The Ford adapter are just a couple of metal brackets, simple but work well.

Title: Re: 2.9 12v Won't start, Just Clicks
Post by Snoopy on Jan 6^th, 2009, 8:30am

I have always used BANNER (http://www.bannerbatterien.com/banner/produkte/batterien/index2_en.php) and found them extremely reliable . I always used the high power ones though, and they DO come with the correct terminals.

Title: Re: 2.9 12v Won't start, Just Clicks
Post by themanager30 on Jan 6^th, 2009, 6:38pm

I got the OEM battery from Ford as my mate works there for £40 inc vat which I thought was good.

It is indeed bigger in size than the one it replaced which may have been the problem, and I bought a solar trickle charger to hopefully keep it topped up.