Ford Fiesta 1995

[Scotguy]

HELP!!!!!!! I have a ford fiesta 1995 N reg automatic, I am trying to find a new gearbox for it as the one have has packed in after only 48,000 miles!!!!! But i went to start the car today to give it a turn over and nothing would start but the strange thing is when i poped the bonnet the radio switched on?!?!?!?!?

Nothing will work while the bonnet is closed anyone able to help with this as this is going to drive me crazy!!!

Thanks

[taillight]

Make sure the battery is fully charged. Check for loose or corroded battery cables. Look for any loose wires.

[Scotguy]

Have checked that, all seems fine

[taillight]

It has to be a wire that is disconnected.

[Scotguy]

but if its a wire thats disconnected then why does it work if i "pop" the bonnet???? The things aswell is that it has started to tick over now but it wont "fire" up?

It's a brand new starter motor thats on it, it's on been on for just over a month.

Thanks

[taillight]

Something moves and the wire connects.

[openupacanawhoopas]

the bonnet hinges are near the wiring. check this hasn't rubbed through, and check all the wiring near the top where the bonnet could move it. Also make sure all the earth leads are on the battery. there are about 3 or 4