clicks and beeps when trying to start HELP

[mel55]

Hi I have a v6 2.5 auto and still have a starting issue.It clicks and alarm bleeps when trying to start.cleaned all earth connection were I can see replaced starter motor thanks to Simonsbath help, but still won't go any help would be greatlyour appreciated I'm about to give up thanks Mel...

[suzublu]

Flat battery

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[RoverP480]

What's the battery voltage before you start , classic symptom of low voltage . Electronics don't like low voltage, not like older vehicles. I see you have cleaned all the earth leads, make sure that all the power leads are also similarly up to scratch

[vitesse]

Use T-Cut's OBD guide to determine battery voltage; https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=55585

Regards

[COLVERT]

Hi I have a v6 2.5 auto and still have a starting issue. It clicks and the alarm bleeps when trying to start. Cleaned all earth connections that I can see. Replaced starter motor thanks to Simonsbath help, but it still won't go. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I'm about to give up, thanks Mel...

Do you have a multi-meter ???

If so, could you check the battery voltage in the morning before you try to start the engine and let us know what it is ??

[mel55]

Hi thanks all for the info I will give them all a try, I did try jump leads from my Insignia however I couldent get near enough so very long leads about 7 metres, also I took the battery out the rover to change the starter motor so just clipped the jump leads to the disconnected terminals!!

[vitesse]

Doubt if normal jump leads can carry enough power to start from a remote battery. Fit the battery properly and do the OBD test / or multimeter. There is a big danger that trying to start a Rover 75 with less than adequate power will result in a scrapped car !

Regards

[mel55]

Thanks for the info I have bought a new battery will put it in at weekend, why would low power result in a scrapped car? Thanks Mel...

[vitesse]

Thanks for the info I have bought a new battery will put it in at weekend, why would low power result in a scrapped car? Thanks Mel...


https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=106447

Regards

[COLVERT]

Thanks for the info I have bought a new battery will put it in at weekend, why would low power result in a scrapped car? Thanks Mel...

OK now ???---:D

[Avulon]

Hi thanks all for the info I will give them all a try, I did try jump leads from my Insignia however I couldent get near enough so very long leads about 7 metres, also I took the battery out the rover to change the starter motor so just clipped the jump leads to the disconnected terminals!!


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Not much else to say really.

[COLVERT]

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Not much else to say really.

That's not like you--------:laughing2:-------:target::target::target:

[Avulon]

That's not like you--------:laughing2:-------:target::target::target:


No, it's not - but should I bother stating the blindingly obvious? 7 metre jump leads with no battery at the defunct engine end? They'd have to be as thick as your arm (about 11cm diameter): all the starting current has to travel those cables without significant voltage drop. - Then what you gonna do if it starts? Can't remove the jump leads - that'd be sure way to damage the car electronics (or if lucky blow some fuses).