Recent: Will I need to replace my garden tap?

Mend > Vans

Mend Ford T280 Transit Battery Ignition

ford transit 2002 t280?

got problems starting my ford transit t280 sometimes it will turn over but there is a grumbling sound from the battery and the central locking system goes haywire locking and unlocking when engaging the ignition other times all i can hear when engaging the ignition is the solenoid click and no turn over from the motor i have changed the motor bought a new battery cleaned the negative earth from battery to chasis and earth from solenoid to chasis pretty much checked everything just wondering if enyone else has experienced this and what was the outcome the starter motor is working fine as is the solenoid when i bench checked them any help would be appreciated

jmac
May 2012
just thought i would update on the transit i found that the earth from the starter to the chassis was badly corroded also the earth from the battery to chassis under the seat was corroded all repaired now and the van starts fine

jmac
May 2012
cheers for that cdc going to check all the wiring again also sent off for a new ignition switch

jmac
May 2012
I had problems with one of these a while ago and was on my fourth new starter before it was fixed,bad batch?cheap crap?who knows but learnt a lesson to get as good a starter as possible,that is not to say that is your problem and not sure what the noise is from the battery you are hearing,I know there are a lot of problems with ign,switches on these,but if all you are hearing is a click then would have another look at your starter,good luck

cdc
May 2012

Related Questions ...

Mend battery lights van
1

what faults couldit be?

battery is fully charged but no ignition lights on van will not start. ford transit 350 lwb td.2402cc.2004reg
Mend remove ford 1996
1

How do I remove the complete ignition assembly?

Ford Transit Van, 1996 I need to remove the completely aluminium ignition assemble from the steering column a... [Read more]
Mend ignition battery transit
3

why is ignition light on all the time?

i have a 2002 transit van and the ignition light is on all the time and battery is charging runs perfect just ... [Read more]
Mend transit starter battery
1

My 2000 Transit has an Ignition problem?

My Y reg 2000 Transit will not turn over, in fact it does nothing, I have no glo plug light, no starter, not e... [Read more]
Mend start dash key
1

My transit T350 125ps wont start?

My Transit T350 125ps wont start, I turn the ignition on all dash lights are bright even when i turn the key r... [Read more]
Mend ignition diesel fault
1

Ignition light stays on?

Ignition light stays on even when keys removed from my "R" reg Ford Transit Diesel. Suggestion that it was th... [Read more]
Mend immobiliser starter motor diesel
3

Transit immobiliser?

R reg tranny died while driving - pulled over, turned off key, waited 10sec restarted, ran for about 1 second,... [Read more]
Mend keys ford reg
1

how can i disconnect my immobiliser?

hi my keys were stolen and i had to buy new stem and barrel and keys for my ford transit w reg i have it all f... [Read more]
Mend ford transit minibus
2

how can i fix my ford transit minibus?

my transit minibus K REG WAS DRIVING FINE THEN JUST STOPPED NOW THERE IS NO BATTERY LIGHT WHEN I TURN ON IGNIT... [Read more]
Mend transit diesel starting problem
1

wont start!!?

I HAVE A FORD TRANSIT 190 DIESAL VAN,MY PROBLEM WITH IT IS THAT IT WONT START FROM THE IGNITION KEY,I HAVE TO ... [Read more]
Mend diesel starter starting problems
1

Transit 180 diesel starting problems (2000) Old shape?

Hi My van does not like starting first time. The starter has always been slugish for the first start, Even in ... [Read more]

How to mend ...

Find out how to mend just about anything howtomendit.com for free repair help, information and advice.
Mend Vans ...