Faliure to start

[terrybullwon]

MerlinsS4 is breaking a car, all you need is the brocken bit of the lock barrel.

Thanks John i am on it

[newsh]

MerlinsS4 is breaking a car, all you need is the brocken bit of the lock barrel.

[Dan_s2_coupe]

thats crap mate hope u get it sorted soon

[terrybullwon]

good luck TERRY, sorry James

Thanks mate..........

Can any check this is the correct part number?

893 905 851D

Cheers James

[Crawford_S2]

Thats a ****** mate, new barrel then! Sounds like a right PITA! Done this on a golf once and it is all secured with shear bolts, took ages to get the old one off , good luck TERRY, sorry James

[terrybullwon]

Oh..........

Right so i get the time to inspect and replace the ignition switch


I find the switch is damaged and contiune to be confident that this should solve the non starting problem.
Replace the switch and find that its even worse
So have a little look about behind the ignition switch and lock barrel, not a lot going on.

I stuck my finger into the ignition switch to find it very sharp
(Lesson never stick you fingers into dark holes )

The end of the barrel has snaped off


Pictures.....

New switch


Old switch


Damaged switch and end of barrel

[iain1067]

solder and heat shrink is a lovely nice neat solution i even solder the crimp connectors

[s2dude]

Okay thanks for the replies chaps. So I assume Bullet crimp connectors are what a pro auto electrician would use then?

A WELL soldered joint covered in heatshrink rubber tubing is the most reliable joint you will get IMHO. With crimped connectors there is always room for a bad connection...With a well soldered joint this is much less likely (although over the passage of time dry joints can occur of course)

[Nuvo]

Okay thanks for the replies chaps. So I assume Bullet crimp connectors are what a pro auto electrician would use then?

[terrybullwon]

i can say that the conections arnt to hot

[4WheelDrifter]

Hi, I just wanted to ask what is wrong with the use of scotlok connectors? Aren't these reliable for making taps/splices or...?

I've just never seen a Scotchlok that works reliably. I would never use one.

[s2dude]

Mine was like that when I first looked behind the dash, all started when I lost my keys with the immob chip on them out of my rucksack when out on the bike . I removed several kilos of wiring from many alarms and immobilisers, found a spare key under the ashtray though .. Alarms I hate em.

Removed in one session...

Ouch!!!
lthat lot ooks like a fun day in the garage Newsh
Got to do the same with my crappy alarm. Got one of those Toad i606' to fit so Ive gotta get it done sometime. Not looking forward to it!!

[Davidsinclair05]

When i got my clifford put in the guy took 2 days to try and remove the old alarm and gave up, Because of the old alarm the clifford won't do total closure. The old alarm has similar wiring properties to yours lots of tape and scotchlocks.

[S2central.net]

In my experience - scotchlocks are just fine for quick/emergency repairs and the like. I wouldn't use them for a permanent installation of any sort as I've had grief with them in the past. They are a great time saving measure - which is why the 'professional alarm installers' love them. Its just one reason why I would NEVER let anyone else carry out electrical work on any car belonging to me !


Paul

[Nuvo]

I can see a problem in the second picture, a scotchlok.

Hi, I just wanted to ask what is wrong with the use of scotlok connectors? Aren't these reliable for making taps/splices or...?