OK, when I put the key in the ignition and turn it a couple of notches the usual lights come on on the dashboard. But at the same time a very rapid clicking starts (fast enough to be considered buzzing) and I've traced it to a light green electric connector/relay in the cabin that sits almost exactly under the bonnet release catch (albeit behind a bit of panelling). The intensity of the dashboard lights fluctates in time with the clicking/buzzing and the car does not turn over if you turn the key all the way.

 

Does anyone know what this relay/connector does and why its buzzing at me?

Im thinking there might be a faulty relay or ground somewhere but I don't know where to start looking if it is.

sounds like you battery hasnt enough power

sounds like you battery hasnt enough power

 

No, thats not it- did the same thing with my jag battery, and the clicking is not coming from under the bonnet.

No, thats not it- did the same thing with my jag battery, and the clicking is not coming from under the bonnet.

The 'clickin' noise wont come from in the engine bay, take a look at this page of the manual, it shows the positions of various relays, here And right where you say the sound is coming from, is where the ignition relay sits!!! It will be the battery!!

 

HTH

the green relay in the location you've stated is the fuel pump relay

Thats what I thought- the relay might be fuel pump trying to start. Funny thing is the car was charged overnight and was dead by the next day, it ate my jag battery too. Its been acting funny since I got it back from welding- there was damage to one of the looms but it was the one running down the length of the car and I patched that up when I got it back. When I get back from Norwich I'm gonna try another with a voltmeter.

Fixed it- it was the relay and both the batteries. Im guessing the Jag one appeared OK at first because its used everyday and that 'kept it alive'.

 

Special thanks to Andyz