Starter problems - Page 2

Volvorama · Jan 30th, 2016, 19:02

Changed starter on a 1.8i 440. Awkward but was just a matter of removing some heat shields I understand.

dingov70 · Jan 30th, 2016, 20:00

Before you leap into buying a new starter , just try the following simple test .
Connect the battery earth directly to the engine using just one jump lead , i have often found that the body looses it earth connection . By using the jump lead you can restore the bad earth , always try the simple things first . After that batter the starter , swear a lot & down several beers . Kidding about battering the starter , also ensure that the terminals are all bright & shiny as that can also give the impression of a seized starter .

When you turn the key do you hear a clunk as the solenoid kicks in ? if not again suspect a duff earth

Jan 30th, 2016, 19:02	#11
Volvorama Too many cats Last Online: Aug 24th, 2023 09:02 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Birmingham	Raise shields Mr Sulu... Changed starter on a 1.8i 440. Awkward but was just a matter of removing some heat shields I understand. __________________ Mark

Jan 30th, 2016, 20:00	#12
dingov70 Master Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 06:42 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Blackpool	Before you leap into buying a new starter , just try the following simple test . Connect the battery earth directly to the engine using just one jump lead , i have often found that the body looses it earth connection . By using the jump lead you can restore the bad earth , always try the simple things first . After that batter the starter , swear a lot & down several beers . Kidding about battering the starter , also ensure that the terminals are all bright & shiny as that can also give the impression of a seized starter . When you turn the key do you hear a clunk as the solenoid kicks in ? if not again suspect a duff earth __________________ To stupidity & beyond

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