welshlad Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Any one know were the trigger wire starts from? or is it directly from the ignition switch? I have still got a starting problem after a new battery, new starter motor, recon alternator + (two earths going to the starter and two earths going from the battery) every now and then it sticks or sounds as if the battery is dead etc so the only thing it can be is the trigger wire it looks like its black with a red stripe and has a black cap fitting that goes to the threaded bolt on the starter This is the main reason i nearly had to get rid of my car befor christmas (Wife hates the car anyway (unless its working and the hoods down with the sun shining ) and when it doesnt start it really ####es her off) so if i dnt get this sorted this week its gonna be war in my house lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RScab Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Yes Tony direct from ignition switch do you have a imobliser or an alarm fitted ?? Next time you hav the problem you can run a cable direct from the battery to the starter see if it then kicks over or put a bulb from the starter & earth see if it lights up should help ya check if the supply is damaged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshlad Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hi Den Yes i have a immobiliser fitted so it could be that, when it turned over slowly the other day i tried the direct power from the battery using a jump lead and it turned over fine, so that must be the problem ive had since ive had the car! What i wondered was does it come from the ignition and go anywere near the fuse box because if it terminated anywere there then i might have water ingress there otherwise its def a immobiliser relay corroded inside etc. Glad that i now know what it is as its been irritating the life out of me and making my wife want to get rid of it all the more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RScab Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Tony hav a look @ the bac of ignition switch it may be faulty in side next time it happens put a live the the starter cable connection - if it then works its the connections inside the rear barrel switch its just a case of replacing the small loom section http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-ESCORT-MK4-RS-TURBO-XR3I-CABRIOLET-BLACK-CAP-LOOM-SWITCH-/261398763568?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cdc949830 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest escott1973i Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 any joy with it yet welshy m8 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshlad Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Been to busy but got jump leads anda bit of wire on the end to touch the starter if it happens again, since this post it has been ok maybe fiddling around has sorted it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshlad Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Its still been working fine and i havnt had the time to fully look at it yet Just noticed summat interesting on the shoutbox from yesterday tho, someone has said that they steam cleaned their cab and nackered their starter motor, i had the problem with my two tone as well and guess what? yes i steam cleaned both on a wagon MOT wash ramp with a big industrial Karcher steam cleaner! and thats with the old starter and the brand new one so maybe that could be the probelm too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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