24-07-2020, 02:08 PM
(This post was last modified: 24-07-2020, 02:10 PM by El Berlingo.)
Good afternoon all,
Many months have passed since my last post. However a problem has arisen that is a bit different. A call from the wife told me that she was unable to unlock the car door with the remote so resorted to manual key in lock. Engine started, drove home, switched engine off, took key out ignition and engine continued to run. Eventually , after 10 minutes or so it stopped. During this time a few of the warning light came on stayed on ( unable to say which ). Tried again engine started, same happened but, this time, did not stop at all! So, handbrake on, first gear, stall. Then, reported, clicking or 'funny noises' coming from the engine compartment just prior to stalling motor. Instructed to disconnect battery as these various warning lights remained on and really could not risk anything electrical being rubbished. Left with battery unconnected overnight, reconnected but same occurred. Second restart, however, all O.K. and has been so for last three days. This all, as a certain law dictates, all took place when I was away. Now, my best guess is the diesel fuel pump relay ( sounds of strange clicking ) or ignition assembly. Not so sure on the ignition assembly as the car will fire up with the key, just would not stop. Anybody come across this before? If so, cause? Remedy? I have bought an OBD Bluetooth analyser to be used with iPhone app. I will try this and report back with result and observations on said bit of kit. Prior to test any knowledge would greatly assist.
Thanks guys,
Stay safe,
El Berlingo
Many months have passed since my last post. However a problem has arisen that is a bit different. A call from the wife told me that she was unable to unlock the car door with the remote so resorted to manual key in lock. Engine started, drove home, switched engine off, took key out ignition and engine continued to run. Eventually , after 10 minutes or so it stopped. During this time a few of the warning light came on stayed on ( unable to say which ). Tried again engine started, same happened but, this time, did not stop at all! So, handbrake on, first gear, stall. Then, reported, clicking or 'funny noises' coming from the engine compartment just prior to stalling motor. Instructed to disconnect battery as these various warning lights remained on and really could not risk anything electrical being rubbished. Left with battery unconnected overnight, reconnected but same occurred. Second restart, however, all O.K. and has been so for last three days. This all, as a certain law dictates, all took place when I was away. Now, my best guess is the diesel fuel pump relay ( sounds of strange clicking ) or ignition assembly. Not so sure on the ignition assembly as the car will fire up with the key, just would not stop. Anybody come across this before? If so, cause? Remedy? I have bought an OBD Bluetooth analyser to be used with iPhone app. I will try this and report back with result and observations on said bit of kit. Prior to test any knowledge would greatly assist.
Thanks guys,
Stay safe,
El Berlingo