1998 v40 se electrical

timwebb58 · Jan 17th, 2008, 19:45

Hi can anyone help my v40 has a problem turn on ignition somtimes nothing at all no lights power at all ive had new battery ignition switch its been ok for weeks now today the same has this happened to anyone else if so can you tell me how to fix the problem thanks

Paul Clifton · Jan 17th, 2008, 22:56

Sounds as though you have the classic corroded wiring loom under the radiator.

Paul.

Enigma666 · Jan 18th, 2008, 13:16

Also check the clamps for the battery terminals.
On my old 306 I had a negative terminal popping off the battery every now and again and killed the entire car, really easy to fix with a pillar lock for the terminal.
Worth a try next time it happens to just pop the bonnet and hold the terminals on the battery and see if it starts again

manoman48 · Jan 18th, 2008, 14:52

Also check to make sure your earth straps are secure and not corroded

Jan 17th, 2008, 19:45	#1
timwebb58 New Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2009 08:49 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: st peter port	1998 v40 se electrical Hi can anyone help my v40 has a problem turn on ignition somtimes nothing at all no lights power at all ive had new battery ignition switch its been ok for weeks now today the same has this happened to anyone else if so can you tell me how to fix the problem thanks

Jan 17th, 2008, 22:56	#2
Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	Non-start Sounds as though you have the classic corroded wiring loom under the radiator. Paul. __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.

Jan 18th, 2008, 13:16	#3
Enigma666 Master Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2021 11:32 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chester	Also check the clamps for the battery terminals. On my old 306 I had a negative terminal popping off the battery every now and again and killed the entire car, really easy to fix with a pillar lock for the terminal. Worth a try next time it happens to just pop the bonnet and hold the terminals on the battery and see if it starts again

Jan 18th, 2008, 14:52	#4
manoman48 Master Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2023 11:20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sc.unthorpe	Also check to make sure your earth straps are secure and not corroded

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