Vauxhall Combo Not Starting! HELP !!!

Jimmy8su
Jimmy8su Posts: 7 Forumite
in Motoring
Ive just bought a van for my business and its decided not to start on me!
Its a Vauxhall combo Epic 775 1.7d.
When I turn the ignition into position II all the dash lights come on as normal and the light with the coil goes out after 2-3 seconds.
Then when turning to position III (to start the engine) I get nothing! Not even a click sound.
I have fully charged the battery and its good as new (showing green light).
Can anyone help me with any suggestions on what it may be or what to try?
Thanks .
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  • credit_crunch_victim
    credit_crunch_victim Posts: 197 Forumite
    dodgy battery connection
    imobiliser problem maybe
    do the dash lights dim when you try yo start it
    remember it is nice to be important
    but more important to be nice ;)
  • jeannieblue
    jeannieblue Posts: 4,761 Forumite
    First Anniversary Combo Breaker
    Coil pack need replacing? Sounds like it. Good place to start.
    Genie
    Master Technician
  • goldspanners
    goldspanners Posts: 5,910 Forumite
    so the engine isnt turning over when the key is in start position.
    i would say a blown fuse, battery connection,bad connection at starter motor or a knackered / lazy starter motor.
    if you can get a hammer shaft and hit the starter motor when someone else is holding the key in start position (dont make them hold it in that position for too long) the engine will turn over when you strike the starter motor if the motor is lazy.
    i suggest using the shaft of the hammer to prevent damage to the motor casing and to prevent the head of the hammer shorting out the positive terminals at the motor.

    keep us informed.
    ...work permit granted!
  • hewhoisnotintheknow
    hewhoisnotintheknow Posts: 3,162 Forumite
    First Anniversary Combo Breaker First Post
    there was a thread identical to this about a month ago, have a search
  • Conor_3
    Conor_3 Posts: 6,944 Forumite
    jeannieblue wrote: »
    Coil pack need replacing? Sounds like it. Good place to start.

    On a diesel?

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
  • Conor_3
    Conor_3 Posts: 6,944 Forumite
    Jimmy8su wrote: »
    Ive just bought a van for my business and its decided not to start on me!
    Its a Vauxhall combo Epic 775 1.7d.
    When I turn the ignition into position II all the dash lights come on as normal and the light with the coil goes out after 2-3 seconds.
    Then when turning to position III (to start the engine) I get nothing! Not even a click sound.
    I have fully charged the battery and its good as new (showing green light).
    Can anyone help me with any suggestions on what it may be or what to try?
    Thanks .

    If non of the lights go dim or out completely, starter motor. could be something as simple as the small spade terminal "switch" connection being dodgy. Could be the solenoid. £50 should see it sorted.
  • Jimmy8su
    Jimmy8su Posts: 7 Forumite
    Thanks for the ideas people and in answer to some of your questions.
    Dash lights do not dim on trying to start.
    The car will bump start so cant be immobiliser.( I Think?)
    The starter motor does not even try to turn over.
    The battery terminals are good as i tested with a meter.
    Yes its diesel.

    I think conor you maybe on the right track but where do i find the solenoid to replace. Is by the ignition switch?
    Sorry for being a bit thick about all of this but if you dont ask you will never know!
    Thanks again.
  • Jimmy8su
    Jimmy8su Posts: 7 Forumite
    hewhoisnotintheknow wrote: »
    there was a thread identical to this about a month ago, have a search

    I think I know which thread you are talking about but I found it of no use as they were having different symptoms.
    But thanks any how.
  • goldspanners
    goldspanners Posts: 5,910 Forumite
    Jimmy8su wrote: »
    Thanks for the ideas people and in answer to some of your questions.
    Dash lights do not dim on trying to start.
    The car will bump start so cant be immobiliser.( I Think?)
    The starter motor does not even try to turn over.
    The battery terminals are good as i tested with a meter.
    Yes its diesel.

    I think conor you maybe on the right track but where do i find the solenoid to replace. Is by the ignition switch?
    Sorry for being a bit thick about all of this but if you dont ask you will never know!
    Thanks again.

    the solenoid is on the starter motor. like i said.
    ...work permit granted!
  • credit_crunch_victim
    credit_crunch_victim Posts: 197 Forumite
    i should have been clearer as i meant the headlights
    turn them on when you try to start the car if the battery is knackered they will go very dim
    if not you can then look to the above
    also thought it is not a good idea to bump start diesel engines
    remember it is nice to be important
    but more important to be nice ;)
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