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Thanks to all for the many helpful suggestions. The problem is now solved! Here's the issue and others may be similarly misinformed by the owner's handbook. My owner's handbook on page 104 shows the main fuse box specification with a satellite fuse box on the right of the main driver's side fusebox....

I have several voltmeters so will check tomorrow.

On the current drain test (looking for dimming lights etc) there is nothing observed when turning the ignition key. It is like there is no extra current drain at all when turning the key.

Thanks to all for the various suggestions. Here's what I've found today. 1. There is +ve 12v supply to the 80A fuse in the engine compartment verified with a 12v bulb on a lead to negative earth. 2. There is +ve 12v supply to the solenoid in the engine compartment also verified with a 12v bulb on a ...

Thanks to all for the various suggestions. Here's what I've found today. 1. There is +ve 12v supply to the 80A fuse in the engine compartment verified with a 12v bulb on a lead to negative earth. 2. There is +ve 12v supply to the solenoid in the engine compartment also verified with a 12v bulb on a ...

One thing I didn't mention is that when the ignition key is turned, I don't even hear a click from the starter solenoid. The only reaction is the illumination of the oil temperature light. But I will be checking the starter wiring today.

Thanks Robbo, I haven't checked the starter motor wiring yet, but I did recharge the battery (made no difference) and checked also the single 80A fuse on the engine. So now every fuse on the car has been tested with a meter. In the engine bay I could hear a very quiet but high pitched tone like a ca...

Thanks James,

I'll investigate further the boot hinge wiring and look under the insulation tape where there's maximum bend. I'm not sure if the oil temp sensor cable gets bent with the boot opening so I'll check that also. I believe it's an NU cable.

Best regards,

Daniel

Thanks James, The boot hinge wiring looks to be in order, but I know I need to unwrap it from the insulating tape to know for sure. A short there would make the fuse 8 pop I'm sure. Currently it's not popping fuse 8. On the ECU wiring is there something in particular I should look for? Also do you k...

I have a 2002 MG TF 160 and I seem to have caused the electronics to refuse start the engine. It started with a blown fuse 8 (side/tail lights LH, number plate lights, interior illumination, glove box light). Changing the fuse brought back all the expected items, but I decided to investigate the cau...