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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:28 pm 
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Hey guys, having dramas with my ef (xr8) the car won't start sometimes,
i turn the ignition on, all reds come on but the final turn does nothing.. have had starter motor cleaned , terminals checked etc but still playing up?? have been told it could be the body control module?? or ignition switch any ideas??

 

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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 6:00 pm 
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is it the bem?
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 6:03 pm 
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check the CRT LAMP fuse - controls the smartlock. you never know! :)

 

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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 6:14 pm 
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hold the ignition key on (start position) and hit the dash (on top, and next to your left leg) and see if it starts, if it does its a loose solder in the BEM board.
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 8:51 pm 
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A little more info might help us narrow the problem down, so lets start with the first question;

When you turn the key to the "on" position, does the smartlock light go out after 1 or 2 seconds when it won't start?

 

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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 9:02 pm 
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is it an auto?

 

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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 5:56 pm 
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I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON MY XD FALCON AND AFTER SPENDIN ABOUT 100 BUCKS I FOUND OUT IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH TRY REPLACING THAT IT MAY BE THE PROBLEM
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Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:55 am 
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Car did not want to start the other day, so I hit the top of the dash as I tried to start it, and it worked. I was told the body control module is in there and it can be a problem....

 

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Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 7:49 pm 
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had the same problem, seems the smartlock security is attached to the ignition barrel, when the key passes through, it also engages the smartlock system, disabling it. But as the components wear, a cheap little plastic clip, which holds the wiring and lock for the smartlock, which inturn contains all the intricate little springs, which the key engages. Well this clip snaps and the whole lot either comes apart in 1 go, or it floats there till that 1 day it finally goes, in the meantime it just gives you headaches. This maybe your fault, suggest having a look at the ignition barrel.
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Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:08 am 
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i had a simular problem when i was workin in tom price, thorght it was the interior light fuse as bob sed, i was warned that may stop me from startin the car, changed batterys in the remotes, in the end after f**k round for half the day, it was the battery couldnt take the heat or something , so u might wanna check that if all elce fails :?

 

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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:31 am 
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Found my ED to do the same sometimes.
99% of the time it occurs when the cabin temp is rather hot (car parked in the sun)
Holding the key against resistance in the start position for a few secs and it suddenly kicks to life.
May also be a fuel regulator/fuel pump issue.

Bit of a worry when you go to start your car after putting fuel in, line up of cars waiting for fuel and it wont start. :?
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