Hi all Iam trying to start my daughters car 1.25 zetec 1999 it has not been started since last june, have replaced the battery, stripped starter motor & cleaned (bushes ok etc) refitted but fitting snapped, replaced with one from scrapyard. when i try to start the engine there is nothing (no click from s/motor or anything) just the ign light(this also happened with the old s/motor). have loked at the haynes manual. it is saying that if battery is disconnected and if the car has a engine manager system (ems) that tis could wipe the information. I do not know if it has a ems or where it is can ayone help

I would imagine that after that period of time it is very possible that the immobiliser data may be lost and that the engine management system needs looking at. Then again, it could just be a wiring problem or something quite simple.

what about getting rac or aa to come out to take a look thats if your a member,saying that it does look like the engine management system reqires attention.

Has the engine seized???
Try turning the bottom crank pulley with a spanner to see if the engine turns.
Check the battery connections are tight and that the electrical connections to the starter are connected properly.
Are you getting all the ignition lights when you turn the ignition on? Can you hear the fuel pump priming when you turn the ignition on?
If it was an immobiliser issue the engine would crank but not start.
Have you changed the oil and filter as well? I wouldn't want to start spinning the engine round after it's been stood still so long with old oil in.

Afternnon,

If the immobiliser has cut in, the engine will not crank and from past experience, this is the most probable cause considering it has not been started for over 6 months and that the battery was replaced.

You will have to trick the immobiliser by disconnecting and reconnecting the battery a minimum of 3 times very quickly but even then, this may not work.

Hope this helps.

Chris