03-10-2019, 10:05 AM
(This post was last modified: 03-10-2019, 10:06 AM by SteakAndAle.)
Hi there,
Recently got myself a 2003 Berlingo 1.6 Petrol. Good nick but the central locking wasn't working right - would lock, but not unlock. I figured the problem was a dead relay on the BSI "relay & connector" section. I decided to replace all three relays while I was at it, so ordered some replacements and had them soldered on by a local repair shop.
After connecting the BSI back up, the van started but struggled to do so - never done that before. I turned off the ignition and tried again: now, nothing. The electric systems turn on fine (windows/wipers etc.), but there's no sound when starting - no struggling starter, no rapid clicking etc. I can hear a relay in the BSI click on though. The check engine light is now on; it wasn't before.
Tried charging the battery as van had been sat for a while; no joy.
Tried BSI reset a couple times.
Checked fuses in BSI & ECU.
Checked fault codes with OBD scanner: P0261, P0264, P0267, P0270 ("Cylinder 1-4 Injector Circuits Low") & P0444 (Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit Open").
Normally I'd assume that it was the relay replacement was at fault - the soldering job wasn't brilliant. But that wouldn't explain why the van started initially, or why it struggled. Plus I can hear the BSI relay working. I've ordered a second hand relay/connector board to try swapping it out but it won't be here until next week.
Maybe the starter has gone and it's just a coincidence? Haynes manual has a guide for testing voltages at the solenoid, starter etc. but unhelpfully doesn't say where the bits are - I'm a practical guy but don't know much about cars!
Any suggestions much appreciated!
(on the plus side, at least the central locking works now )
Recently got myself a 2003 Berlingo 1.6 Petrol. Good nick but the central locking wasn't working right - would lock, but not unlock. I figured the problem was a dead relay on the BSI "relay & connector" section. I decided to replace all three relays while I was at it, so ordered some replacements and had them soldered on by a local repair shop.
After connecting the BSI back up, the van started but struggled to do so - never done that before. I turned off the ignition and tried again: now, nothing. The electric systems turn on fine (windows/wipers etc.), but there's no sound when starting - no struggling starter, no rapid clicking etc. I can hear a relay in the BSI click on though. The check engine light is now on; it wasn't before.
Tried charging the battery as van had been sat for a while; no joy.
Tried BSI reset a couple times.
Checked fuses in BSI & ECU.
Checked fault codes with OBD scanner: P0261, P0264, P0267, P0270 ("Cylinder 1-4 Injector Circuits Low") & P0444 (Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit Open").
Normally I'd assume that it was the relay replacement was at fault - the soldering job wasn't brilliant. But that wouldn't explain why the van started initially, or why it struggled. Plus I can hear the BSI relay working. I've ordered a second hand relay/connector board to try swapping it out but it won't be here until next week.
Maybe the starter has gone and it's just a coincidence? Haynes manual has a guide for testing voltages at the solenoid, starter etc. but unhelpfully doesn't say where the bits are - I'm a practical guy but don't know much about cars!
Any suggestions much appreciated!
(on the plus side, at least the central locking works now )