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Check the power kill switch behind the drivers seat.
It may look to be on but only a small movement will kill the power. Istruments , clokc et al usually are on a bypass wire.
JohnV6
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Hi there I am still at it. Got advice last night of what to check and am working my way through the system. I can now get it to turn over but will not fire up. I am thinking it will be the ignition switch but am plodding on. Thank you all for your replies
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I still havent got it going but I can now turn the engine over but it doesn't fire. I have worked my way backwards from the starter motor. and it appears I havent got any power under the relay. Using 30 and 85 there appears to be no life. I refered to Miscellany April 2010 page 25 Andrew Hurst article, with the ignition on I can get no light and between 30 and 86 no light as well. But between 30 and 87 the engine will turn. I have tried a new relay and it still doesnt work. Any suggestions most welcome.
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On some ECU's if the battery is only slightly below par it will turn over and not fire. Try a recharge overnight.
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We are in the Midlands. I am led to believe that the relay is ok, the battery is fine and with the relay out and using a fused jump lead I can get the engine to turn over but not fire. Tomorrow I am going to burn the car and claim on the insurance !!
Joking apart I have to trace the red and white feed as I am told I have not got continuity. I have rung Andrew Hirst and cannot thank him enough for his advice and patience. Tomorrow is another day.
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Can you pull a plug and see if you've got a spark?
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Phone either Mike Duncan or Kevin Vernon - renowned midland fettlers, they will surely get you going. Kevin has a trailer, he will come and take your car away to mend it if needed (mike may have one too, I have never had to use it though)
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Or find any competent mechanic near you if the Morgan specialists aren't local. There's nothing special mechanically or electrically about the car. It's just a question of being methodical.
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