T6 wont start off key, will do off a push!

[Mtb-T6-Jay]

So turned the van off after a re gen completed, now it won't start off the key. Tried jump leads from another car, nothing. When attempting to start, the coil light flashes and there is a slight click noise. OBD11 says starter jammed mechanically or electrical. Pushed the van and will start and run? Tried to rock the van in gear, then tried the key, also won't start. Any ideas before we have it looked at?

Thanks

 

[Phil_j89]

Your OBD reader is basically telling you everything you need to know; An issue with the starter, or the control of the starter.

You could do with a multimeter, to check what voltages you are getting at the starter motor when cranking.
No voltage indicates an issue somewhere from the ignition switch to the starter, and voltage at the starter shows a problem with the starter itself.

Also worth putting a jump lead from the negative post on the battery, to an earth point (something metal that's on the engine) to confirm the earth lead between the engine and body is good.

 

[Dellmassive]

As above, possible starter motor,

Or

Flat battery,

Or

Bad power feed or ground cable,

 

[Crazymind]

I like a good push to start it! Didn’t think it would! Keep a spare wife in the boot for morning Push.

 

[Mtb-T6-Jay]

Had a go at this today, removed the battery to clean the terminals, which were quite corroded, and found the actual battery was swollen? Took it for a test, and although voltage was OK, decided to swap it for new! Back home and refit, van not starting! Checked all fuses, removed leads and cleaned terminals, also used multi meter to check the leads were supplying full voltage.

Decided to go ahead and remove the starter motor and check it over. When removing, found the plug connector, with the single live from wiring loom, literally pulled out of the loom completely! The red wire was solid, and broken off from the wiring loom somewhere. Starter motor now out, so tested using jump leads from the battery, all working fine!

Now wondering the best way to get this plug live re connected? Removed battery and tray to located it but was hard work, wires everywhere in that main fuse/relay box!

Any of you transporting drivists have any ideas?

 

[Mtb-T6-Jay]

 

[Mtb-T6-Jay]

Wire looks burnt under the plastic?

 

[Mtb-T6-Jay]

Van now running! Cut back this wire in the loom and replaced a section, then reconnected the plug! Refit starter motor etc...started First time!