X 60RSA
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Basically, i think i know whats caused it, i jet washed the engine bay yesterday, left the car running but ofcourse, it didnt like it!
After washing it out, i had a little problem starting it up, then it ran fine! Left the car last night for a few hours whilst at a mates, came to go home and it wouldn't start, eventually bump started it, then after taking it for a spin it started first time, several times just to check it was all ok!
Now its done the same as last night and i've no one all day to help me bump it off. I've left a hair dryer next to the starter/solenoid as im suspecting i've maybe got water in there as i've wd40'd all the connectors i can see.
When i turn the keys, all the ignition lights come on, battery is fine, lights are bright.........but when i turn to start, not even a ticking noise, just silence!
I duno what to do apart from stick with the hair dryer! 
[Edited on 13-04-2005 by X 60RSA]
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X 60RSA
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Anyone have any ideas, please!? Would a paper clip test bring anything up even with no ECU light on?
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Siberia
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have you got a dissy or a DIS Pack?
oh hang on... wont even turn over? erm----> fuse/battery problem
[Edited on 13-04-2005 by Siberia]
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X 60RSA
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Battery is fine, radio works, lights are bright as fcuk! Think water has managed to get into the starter/solenoid but how i don't know as it should be sealed.
I'm peed off!
Cant work out how it struggled yesterday, then ran fine and started fine, now its dead again!
Its dizzy type
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X 60RSA
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Is the solenoid the bit just above the starter?
IF so should i try taking this off any drying it out?
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Darren
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hasnt knocked a wire off or anything?
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X 60RSA
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shes started but missing like a biatch! Did this yesterday, all the leads are dry though, i dont get it........
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jonathanbrook
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Check the crank sensor. I had a huge crack in the casing on mine and it let in water. That made it misfire when it was wet/damp. It always started though but if its totally drenched and not working at all it might not start.
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and-m
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Dude, let this be a lesson to you!
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BeArDy
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get someone to to turn the key and hit the starter motor with a bar or somthing, sounds like the starter solenoid is not doing its job.
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Fad
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i would try bumping the car agan and if it starts then just replace the starter motor they are cheap anyways.
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X 60RSA
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When i finally got it going its been fine ever since, just took all my wheels off for a clean and its bloody pissing it down, heavy rain! Won't be doing the CV joints today then!
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X 60RSA
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Thanks for your help though fella's, believe it was the solenoid full of water somehow from its jet wash yesterday 
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