SteveTef Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 HI all, I was wondering if anyone has any experience in the following with an Elise S2 K series and could help. Basically it won't start. I get all the dashboard lights and the battery is fairly new. I have replaced the starter motor also but I still can't get it to go. Shortly before it completely stopped I had intermittent issues with starting which resulted in me taking the battery terminal off putting it back on and then the car would start. I'm just not sure what else to check without being silly is there anything obvious? Thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary ZBJ Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Have you tried bypassing the immobiliser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveTef Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 I've not done that no. Is it easy to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russelld Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Check the connections onto the starter motor. There is a spade connector that has a habit of coming off. If that is ok check the earth straps, the one that connects to the gearbox is the usual suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary ZBJ Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Not done it myself, but the bit you need looks simple enough (and a temp solution could probably be fabricated from a couple of bits of wire) Not a quick job though, as you would hope being a security issue, needs the seats and rear bulkhead trim out, google it and you should find enough. If you have eliminated the usual suspects then something to try. What happens when you turn the key, does the starter motor engage and turn the engine? I've not done that no. Is it easy to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveTef Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 When I turn the key I get nothing. Just the dash lights. I will go over the starter motor again first as thats an easier job to look at but then yeah I might have to try the immobiliser bypass. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex B Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 When I turn the key I get nothing. Just the dash lights. I will go over the starter motor again first as thats an easier job to look at but then yeah I might have to try the immobiliser bypass. Thanks for the help. I had this in the s1 turned out to be the starter motors spade connector, as have plenty of other people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveTef Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Hi, so I've cleaned the terminal and basically got no change. Key goes in dash lights up and I get a click when I turn it over. I've noticed this starter however is different to the old one. The new one has an extra spade connection on. After getting another starter that also has a second spade connector on however I can't find where this connects too. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex B Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 It's only meant to have one connected, try swapping the spade connector between the terminals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Harborne Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I had this when i first got my S2. In the end it was just a loose/bad connection onto the battery, quick clean of the terminals and replacement of the terminals it was sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketian Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 A few years ago someone asked for help with an S2 that wouldn't start, then finally admitted they had been turning the key, instead of pressing the button. If it had been me I would never have admitted it publically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveTef Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Well I've definitely been trying to start it correctly although I am expecting it to be something as simple and daft as that. Had a new battery tested on the car today and still nothing. 12.9v at the starter and at the battery. Tried to 're earth again off the gearbox and still nothing. Getting a bit frustrated now flipping car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveTef Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Evening all, I was wondering if someone could take a picture or describe where the wires go. I'm starting to think maybebthats a problem altho I highly doubt it just have a feeling its something really simple. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul martin Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Have you checked the large 80 amp fuse that sits at the bottom of the ECU plate. Mine was all corroded. Also have you tried a 12 v direct to the starter trigger ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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