Emrys Parry Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 Hi, I am new to TR's having aquired a 1981 TR7 , 2 litre DHC. All was going well, some minor items were renewed such as gas struts for the boot lid, and new boot trim, until yesterday when I tried to start my my pride and joy only to find that there was absolutely no power to the ignition. I seems as though there is no battery present; no dashboard lights, nothing. I have checked the battery an all seems well, plenty of power there. Can anyone assist? I am thinking that a fuse has blown and am currently in the process of checking. Any advice would be gratefully received. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grahamgl Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 Hi, Not a 7 owner but I would check that the earth connection on the battery is clean and tight. Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emrys Parry Posted October 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 Thanks Grahamgl, good suggestion, I'll do that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Topoff Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 Hi it's worth checking the plug on the lead from the ignition switch is pressed fully home under the dash where it connects to the wiring loom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Melcoagain Posted October 11, 2019 Report Share Posted October 11, 2019 I can't remember the TR7 wiring but i don't think there is a main fuse. I think the power actually goes to the starter solenoid and then the wires come from there to the ignition etc. So take a look at the solenoid connections. The solenoid doesn't need to work (it does to start the vehicle) its just where the wires come together. So if there is no connection at the solenoid nothing will work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emrys Parry Posted October 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 Many thanks to all who gave such good advice and responses. I actually completed all of the checks suggested to no avail. Finally decided to check the battery condition and, to my surprise, Found that the battery was completely dead, apparent cell failure. A new battery has solved the problem, Cyclops is now purring! Many thanks again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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