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Car Forum / Volkswagen / Water Cooled Volkswagen Cars / March 2009T4 transporter not starting, V. confused. Please help!
My VW T4 Transporter has began refusing to start. When I turn the key in the ignition nothing happens whatsoever. All the dash lights come on and the coil light goes out after the right sort of time but the engine isn't turning at all. There had been problems with the battery to starter motor cable in the past so I've replaced that but still nothing. Does anyone have any ideas as to what could be causing this? Any help would be hugely appreciated. Cheers -- Message posted using http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/uk.rec.cars.vw.watercooled/ More information at http://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.html > My VW T4 Transporter has began refusing to start. When I turn the key in > the ignition nothing happens whatsoever. All the dash lights come on and [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > appreciated. > Cheers Earth strap from body to engine/gbox? Starter solenoid? Any sounds of clicking when you turn the key to start? JB Cheers, I'll look into those. There's one quiet click initially when I turn the key but nothing at all after that. Could the broken starter cable have caused any damage to the other cable that runs into the starter? Cheers -- Message posted using http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/uk.rec.cars.vw.watercooled/ More information at http://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.html > Cheers, I'll look into those. There's one quiet click initially when I > turn > the key but nothing at all after that. Could the broken starter cable have > caused any damage to the other cable that runs into the starter? > Cheers Doubtful any damage caused. Also the ignition switch can cause such problems too.. JB Look also at the (big) fuse connections. They are usally placed in a seperate fusebox on the inner fender. Had about the same problem and just tightning one fuse fixed it! SFC > Cheers, I'll look into those. There's one quiet click initially when I > turn [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/uk.rec.cars.vw.watercooled/ > More information at http://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.html > My VW T4 Transporter has began refusing to start. Had exactly the same problem a while ago. Replace the relay with a big '18' on top of it (it's in the fusebox to the right of the steeering column). Mine was clicking but not making contact, so didn't fire the starter solonoid. Dunno how much they cost as I had a couple of spare ones in my Big Box Of Bits :-) Al. Thanks a lot for the help guys. I think I'll try the relay option first as I guess it's probably the cheapest. Cheers -- Message posted using http://www.talkaboutautos.com/group/uk.rec.cars.vw.watercooled/ More information at http://www.talkaboutautos.com/faq.html I have same problem! Ones I turn the key it’s clicks but will not start if try for some time it’s starts! I just don’t know what to do now? I have opened my starter motor and it’s just fine looks like new connections right too battery good as well……..But will not starts! HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee url:http://myreader.co.uk/msg/12812874.aspx I have same problem! Ones I turn the key it's clicks but will not start if try for some time it's starts! I just don't know what to do now? I have opened my starter motor and it's just fine looks like new connections right too battery good as well....But will not starts! HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee Is the engine actually turning over when you turn the key to the start position? If so the problem may be the immobiliser. The transponder is in the key itself and it is 'detected'/recognised by a coil (a black plastic moulded ring around the base of the lock assembly. If you remove the plastic cover around the ignition lock you can see this coil. Do you have any other keys you can try? The transponder may have failed so you wont get the engine to start. Another possible fault could be air in the fuel. Look at the fuel delivery line from the filter to the injection pump. There is a clear section, so if you see nay bubbles in the fuel, you know you have an air leak. It should be easy to find. If the engine is not turning over when you turn the key, do you see the orange light for the heater plugs illuminate and then go out after a few seconds? If not, I'd suggest your ignition switch itself may be faulty. I had this fault on my old T4. Let us know how you get on. Also try over on the VWT4 forum: www.vwt4forum.co.uk JB My Van NOT starting at all! It’s all start 2 month ago ones I turn the Key it’s starts at second attempt, and after all it’s gone worst…………………( Some time I have to Push my VAN by my self to start motor! Some time it’s starts with out any problems) After turning KEY all light comes as usual and when CLICK and nothing happens. I have opened my Starter Motor and checked it’s work just perfect, the brushes and the rest just fine! I have checked battery and connections. Dear Member Please Help !!! really need Advice !!! url:http://myreader.co.uk/msg/12812874.aspx JB You were right mate! it's IGNITION SWITCH, I just come from VW-CordWollis Centre. They straight saying that is “IGNITION SWITCH” £22 for new one. Fixing will cost me £150+£22+VAT…………………That is too much. How can I change my self? Please Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! url:http://myreader.co.uk/msg/12812874.aspx JB You were right mate! it's IGNITION SWITCH, I just come from VW-CordWollis Centre. They straight saying that is "IGNITION SWITCH" £22 for new one. Fixing will cost me £150+£22+VAT.......That is too much. How can I change my self? The ignition switch is mounted to the steering column with shear-head bolts. You will have to drill these out or grind the heads off the old ones with a Dremel. You may even be able to get them to turn with a hammer and sharp centre-punch. That is the only thing you need to do. It's not complicated, just fiddly. Note: Be careful with the grinder. You don't want to damage anything other component! And one more thing: Buy yourself a workshop manual from eBay. JB > JB You were right mate! it's IGNITION SWITCH, > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > JB If it's like other VWs, you can just remove the ignition barrel and switch from the housing. You have to drill a small hole in the housing to remove the barrel, then the switch can be removed. I've done it on a Mk2 Golf. I have just FIX myself the IGNITION SWITCH into my Van!!!!!!! I think it's starts just fine! No problems at all! I just hope........... ( Ignition Switch change was easy......But one funny Screw which is blocking from main frame.... You just need a small screw driver or just flat crew driver unbolting little by little. 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