Ve Statesman Startup problem

[kushari]

Thanks vicarious, I think it was the bcm, the fuse was not blown, but I changed it for a spare, and it hasn't caused the clicking start yet and the cruise control and traction control buttons are working! I'm crossing my fingers, what do you guys think the problem with the fuse is if it's not blown but not acting correctly.

 

[kushari]

Also thanks ricey and cds, for your input, I hope this resolves the problem.

 

[jasonsv6]

sounds like it could have a problem with the statremotor or the contacts in the solinoid. an auto elec could check these

 

[Banicks]

The clicking noise may be a battery problem, as there is a common issue with batteries in early VE's. Whilst your Dad purchased a new one, it may be experiencing the grounding issue my Calais did.

In short, somewhere along the line it's not grounded and as a result the battery loses charge over a matter of 3 to 4 hours because its draining away or powering standby systems. This causes loss of all electrical systems, and sometimes sporadic system function (ignition on with error messages and traction, etc etc, but no ignition firing, just clicking).

That would be a starting point I imagine, other people have made logical assumptions also. To be sure it will need to see a mechanic