Author Topic: turn key and no reponse-clicking sound, needles jump-dash goes blank  (Read 1721 times)

Offline Jasikasisback

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this has happened twice now. i crank the key and car goes dead. before that there is a clicking sound and the needles (tach and speedo) jump very slightly. the dash goes blank and the trip counter resets. anyone knows the cause of this? bad relay? short somewhere?

Offline madmanmart

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Flat battery


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Offline Gash

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iv just had simular, start the car click, but my dash stays lit... my starter motor is f**ked! was going to go to belguim tomorrow too

Offline gazpowells

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flat battery mate

Offline mattrobinson1982

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+1 flat battery......

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def flat battery lol

Offline thai-wronghorse

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Battery or  ignition switch.

Offline CJA321

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Lnk cr b82rez 2g4 !

Offline nhop10

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i had some similar issues when a dodgey cigarette lighter kept blowing the fuse, as its on the same one as the clocks they went a bit funny with the clicking noise and screens. but then again could be the battery as everyones said  :smiley:


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Offline Jasikasisback

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I have fiddled with the automatic transmission illumination bulb...maybe I have caused a short there...I will put in a new battery and see how it goes..at least the car is running for now...:)