https://youtube.com/shorts/LB-UUzhkBxM?feature=share
Can anyone tell me what this morse code noise is you can hear in the video, coming from the gear selector please?
My 2005 TD6 won't start. The steering lock, unlocks and locks, the key turns through all 3 positions, but the car won't start but just makes this funny noise from the gear lever area.
I originally thought it was the immobiliser not recognising the key transponder. I tried the fuse 18 trick but it didn't work.
I'd appreciate any help or thoughts on the matter.
Thanks.
Chris M Travelling around in circles again.

Same happened to me (2006 Td6), key in, turned ok, transponder recognised etc, steering wheel lowered into position, EVERYTHING worked but engine would not start, not even attempt to turn over, noise with mine sounded a 'little' different, but other wise had the same situation. No warning lights at all.

Fitted a new ignition switch, the plastic section at the bottom of the ignition key barrel and this fixed it.This entails basically removing the centre console ( loosening the main section so it could be lifted for access to the switch.

The below thread from the wiki is an excellent guide (Including lots of photos) on how to do it, I found the guide invaluable. Tools you will need include torx keys / bits and a trim tool kit makes it easier.

https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic55636.html

Hope this helps

Thank you for the reply. It's very helpful.
I'll carry this out👍 Travelling around in circles again.

Just a quick addition to what I said - when mine failed, at first it was the odd random start failure, which became more frequent, then it failed completely whilst on my driveway, I was lucky that day
It was only upon complete failure that I really got that low volume noise when trying to start.

Hope it's warmer where you are, I had to do mine outside at -5C bloody degrees

Merchy, did you have to buy new keys as well? Is the replacement ignition switch a separate part or is it part of a whole new ignition barrel as well?
I'm just getting my info together so I can source the right thing👍 Travelling around in circles again.

Merchy, it's +3🙂, but it's the french back of beyond for anything Rangie related. The 4x4 of choice here is the Dacia Duster, so out of pure pride I have to get my old 🇬🇧L322 back on the road👍 Travelling around in circles again.

No new keys needed Once you disconnect the wiring harness as in the guide, you remove the assembly and then split the steel barrel etc from the plastic ignition switch, (completely separate part) fit new switch and bingo.

Example shown in link below, ( Genuine spare)this is where I got mine from, but it will be worth checking site sponsors. I have no idea about any customs hassle etc if you import from the UK. They have this in stock now, and are usually quick to respond. I have no connection with this company whatsoever.

https://www.google.com/url?esrc=s&q=&a...voQv95KaRO

If the link does not work, it's from'LR Parts, Liverpool

Hope this helps

Thanks for the extra info👍 Travelling around in circles again.

I had exactly the same symptoms and was going down the immobiliser path ,it turned out to be the ignition switch ,i have not fitted a new one yet i just squirted CRC into it and turned it on and off quickly and it has started perfectly since then

Thanks for the tip🙂👍 Travelling around in circles again.