2001 E320 CDI Starting prob ?

[zimaleck]

Hi all,
Hope you can help.
Left my motor for the last couple of weeks with this cold spell went to start no problems took it for a spin no problems, got home put it in park mode with engine on went to reverse could not get it out of park, after a bit of side movement on auto stick came out of park. Left the car a couple of days took it for a spin fully charged battery got home put it in park turned engine off went to move it all lights come on but not starting ANY HELP PLEASE ?

Thanks
Gary

 

[BlackC55]

Does it crank?

 

[zimaleck]

Does it crank?

Hi,
When i started it today no probs took it for a spin no probs parked outside the driveway and turned the engine off went back to put it on the driveway and all works apart from when you go to start her just nothing. All lights on the dash ok plenty of juice. noticed about a week ago had the engine on in park mode but could not move it out of park mode while engine working. Took the covers off from the auto stick and took out the SW cover but all is clean and dry.

 

[renault12ts]

Its a problem with the key and/or the EIS.

Clean the end of the key.

It will happen. Put the key in and out of the EIS until it works.

 

[BlackC55]

It may "think" that the car is in R or D so it wont let you start. What does the dash display show?

 

[BlackC55]

Use a pen in the little flap at the back of the gear lever to release out of P and then see if it will start.

 

[zimaleck]

Thanks Lads,
Will try both just now and get back.

The dash says P mode

 

[zimaleck]

Used the pen got it out of P mode hand put it in N mode (thanks for the tip for the future) still no engine start but all goes as it should even the key phob and EIS sounds but no engine start

 

[zimaleck]

Cleaning now got 2 phobs still no joy

 

[BlackC55]

Check all fuses next

 

[zimaleck]

Again thanks for your time.
Will check these now

 

[BlackC55]

Don't forgetthe fuses under the cover on the left hand side under the bonnet. You will need to unscrew the box. 4 philips screws.

 

[zimaleck]

Don't forgetthe fuses under the cover on the left hand side under the bonnet. You will need to unscrew the box. 4 philips screws.

Thanks Olly,
Checked all fuses all ok just thinking know is it the EIS as all else shows ok

 

[zimaleck]

EIS whats your thoughts

Hi all,
Hope you can help.
Left my motor for the last couple of weeks with this cold spell went to start no problems took it for a spin no problems, got home put it in park mode with engine on went to reverse could not get it out of park, after a bit of side movement on auto stick came out of park. Left the car a couple of days took it for a spin fully charged battery got home put it in park turned engine off went to move it all lights come on but not starting ANY HELP PLEASE ?

Thanks
Gary

Done all the below mentioned even had jump leads from another motor just not turning over thinking its the key phob EIS houseing all works as normal and all clicks and electronic motions when you put the key into the houseing turn to no 1 position for glow plugs then go to start and nothing. Any thoughts

 

[BlackC55]

Under that cover with the philips screws there is a connector with a purple wire. Disconnect it and send 12V down it. It should turn over. If it does it will could be an ignition switch fault. It may not be so get it diagnosed properly with a Star.

 

[BlackC55]

The purple wire is quite thick. Quite a bit thicker than the others. The best thing to do is to post a pic up and I will tell you which one it is.

 

[zimaleck]

Thanks for your thoughts Olly

Under that cover with the philips screws there is a connector with a purple wire. Disconnect it and send 12V down it. It should turn over. If it does it will could be an ignition switch fault. It may not be so get it diagnosed properly with a Star.

Given up for tonight will go back and deal with the prob in the morn. I would like to thankyou for your time and thoughts with this issue and will promote this site via my own site it is good to see good hearted lads who like to share knowlege for free it puts a good theme back in the world of living and getting on. Will keep this item updated and hope it can be of use to others.

Thanks
Gary

 

[zimaleck]

Posted video of the problem

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Uj0cwxYwWg

Take a look and let me know your thoughts

Thanks
Gary

 

[BlackC55]

You have not checked all the fuses.

Remove the cover on the left side of the engine bay and check the fuses in there.

 

[zimaleck]

Thanks Olly

You have not checked all the fuses.

Remove the cover on the left side of the engine bay and check the fuses in there.

Will do been out in the town with the wife xmas stuff so not had a chance, once i took the video. Working blind as to no manuals and going with your thoughts. Will do this first thing in the morn. If it is not these fuses what would your thoughts be.

Thanks
Gary