I think weve killed our car....

Animesis · 7th September 2021, 21:18

We decided to remove the pictured item as its clearly not factory and was detracting from the beauty of the car.

The battery was removed when the work was all carried out.

Now with the battery connected, all the interior lights flash like indicators would. They do not turn off or on via the controls. The headlights work when turned on. When the key is turned the radio all turns on and works as normal but the car makes no attempt to start. The windows do not operate either.

What was this item we removed (we presumed it to be an after market alarm) and has removing it somehow disabled the car?
The pictures show the thing as it is now, and also where it was connected into the loom under the steering wheel. We love the car quite a lot and would hate to scrap it as we've somehow disabled it....

https://www.flickr.com/photos/189162.../shares/H6G1N7
https://www.flickr.com/photos/189162.../shares/o6H2z6
https://www.flickr.com/photos/189162.../shares/8UP835

7th September 2021, 21:18	#1
Animesis Loves to post Rover 75 saloon 2.0l Diesel Connoisseur Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Wokingham Posts: 259 Thanks: 136 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	I think weve killed our car.... We decided to remove the pictured item as its clearly not factory and was detracting from the beauty of the car. The battery was removed when the work was all carried out. Now with the battery connected, all the interior lights flash like indicators would. They do not turn off or on via the controls. The headlights work when turned on. When the key is turned the radio all turns on and works as normal but the car makes no attempt to start. The windows do not operate either. What was this item we removed (we presumed it to be an after market alarm) and has removing it somehow disabled the car? The pictures show the thing as it is now, and also where it was connected into the loom under the steering wheel. We love the car quite a lot and would hate to scrap it as we've somehow disabled it.... https://www.flickr.com/photos/189162.../shares/H6G1N7 https://www.flickr.com/photos/189162.../shares/o6H2z6 https://www.flickr.com/photos/189162.../shares/8UP835 __________________ Gearbox change, clutch, subframe refurbish, handbrake mod, drumbrake repair, rear coils, plate PCB repair, sunroof drains refitted, trim leak fix, cruise control fix, cleared EGR/inlet, new strut bearings, USB sockets in rear ashtray, new front brake pipes/hoses, repaired undertray, new o/s rear upper arm, refurbished rear suspension&subframe, fixed back light leak, new exhaust, fitted HID xenons, FBH fix, new thermostat, armrest LEDs, wood dash, new hydromount, natnav, tyres, numberplates Last edited by Animesis; 7th September 2021 at 21:32..