Post Hibernation Recommissioning

[UKKid35]

I tried to start the engine after five months sat in the garage

I did attempt to charge the battery first, but the engine turned over so slowly that it wouldn't fire

Eventually I tried attaching a spare battery, and it did fire, squealed a lot, and then died about 2 seconds later

It took me several attempts before I realised that the alternator was seized - I didn't think that would happen in a dry garage, even over the winter

It took me some time to get some oil sprayed in to it but that still didn't work

I had to use a 24mm spanner to free it up, complicated by the fact that I have a couple of seized wheel nuts on that wheel, so I can't remove the wheel

After all that it did start and run well, and the battery seems to be fine, so that's £50 I'm not going to have to spend

However, I now have to sort out the Right Hand Passenger Door wiring loom issue that means I have no electric window, no door lock, and if I open the door with the engine ignition on, the main ECU fuse blows

Any advice on where I should be looking would be most welcome

And the MOT runs out tomorrow - DOH!

[Mr T]

Hi Paul

Sounds like a wiring insulation fault at the door hinge where the wires go from the body to the door, probably chaffed through at some point.
good luck

Martin

[UKKid35]

Thanks

Where should I start? Removing the door skin? Or somewhere else?

[tolsen]

Remove front panel and door skin. Then remove some black plastic protection just in front of door to expose wiring. This will be all clear once front panel is off.

[UKKid35]

Thanks both, much appreciated

Not going to both to try to repair the door loom, going to try to find a used one instead

Any suggestions welcome

Looks like someone's been there before, I don't think it's me, I'm sure I'd remember

[UKKid35]

Just found one on eBay £22 - Result!

[UKKid35]

Broken KYB front spring - fitted 2016 - not impressed

[UKKid35]

Just found one on eBay £22 - Result!

I didn't look at the listing photos carefully enough

I think I've managed to buy a door loom from a car without electric mirrors, as the loom plug is missing four wires

I think I'll probably fit it anyway and then take my time mending the old one - oh well