arthr31
Platinum Member
hi there,
my 169d no longer starts. I had this problem off and on for awhile, was managing to get it started, but my tricks and fixes no longer work. Here's what I've noticed and done...
Wouldn't start, checked the clutch free pedal play and ignition safety switch clearance, seemed OK. Fixed loose wiring between starter safety switch and wiring bundle, then started (about a month ago).
Next time went to start, a week or so ago, turn key over to start, no cranking... Checked all fuses, wire connections, etc. All seemed OK. Checked battery, was very low. Charged battery, got good cranking and started right up.
Last night, went to start, no cranking again.. Checked battery again, was low. Connected charger, set to "starting mode" to try and start, but won't crank over. So, I let the battery charge, but when I turn the key to "start" the starter won't crank over...
Why would the battery be down to almost 0 charge in a period of 5 days without use? Bad battery maybe, but why wouldn't it start with a charger connected set to "start"?
Where to go from here? Is there a way to by-pass the ignition safety switch? How about the starter switch itself?
I can get a voltmeter to test with, but which component should I start testing from? Is it worth trying a known good battery?
Thanks for any and all input/ideas!!
my 169d no longer starts. I had this problem off and on for awhile, was managing to get it started, but my tricks and fixes no longer work. Here's what I've noticed and done...
Wouldn't start, checked the clutch free pedal play and ignition safety switch clearance, seemed OK. Fixed loose wiring between starter safety switch and wiring bundle, then started (about a month ago).
Next time went to start, a week or so ago, turn key over to start, no cranking... Checked all fuses, wire connections, etc. All seemed OK. Checked battery, was very low. Charged battery, got good cranking and started right up.
Last night, went to start, no cranking again.. Checked battery again, was low. Connected charger, set to "starting mode" to try and start, but won't crank over. So, I let the battery charge, but when I turn the key to "start" the starter won't crank over...
Why would the battery be down to almost 0 charge in a period of 5 days without use? Bad battery maybe, but why wouldn't it start with a charger connected set to "start"?
Where to go from here? Is there a way to by-pass the ignition safety switch? How about the starter switch itself?
I can get a voltmeter to test with, but which component should I start testing from? Is it worth trying a known good battery?
Thanks for any and all input/ideas!!