Fiat Ducato 2.3 2006 - Fiat Ducato won’t start

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Sat 25 Jan 2020 14:15
Fiat Ducato 2.3 2006 - Fiat Ducato won’t start - Tracey Ryan
Hi we have purchased a Ducato 2.3 2006 knowing that it needed the turbo replaced. When limping the van home it cut out and had to be towed home. After investigation we discovered a starter motor problem. Now having purchased a new one checked it and fitted it the engine will not engage. When you turn the key the lights for the coil and the immobiliser come on and go off as expected, but when you turn the key fully there is a loud clunk which we think is the starters dog kicking out but nothing else. We have a fully charged batter on and have checked the earth lead but still nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Sun 26 Jan 2020 10:35
Fiat Ducato 2.3 2006 - Fiat Ducato won’t start - elekie&a/c doctor
These have a large power distribution board on the positive terminal of the battery . Very common for the main battery terminal to corrode an not make an adequate connection. Remove it from the battery and give it a thorough clean .
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