lordbenny
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| posted on 13/6/18 at 03:10 PM |
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I’m pretty sure the starter is fine, when it does get power to it it fires up without any issues.
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02GF74
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| posted on 13/6/18 at 05:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by starterman
That's not correct. You won't be engaging the solenoid. the starter will spin but the bendix won't be engaged in the ring gear.
Yeah maybe, I assumed the motor was inertia type, solenoid I referred to was the one that switches power to the starter.
Do we know what engine it is
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lordbenny
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| posted on 13/6/18 at 05:41 PM |
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Going to see if the live cable sorts it out....if not I’m paying an auto electrician £130 who said he’ll guarantee he’ll sort it!
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 14/6/18 at 09:41 PM |
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Try disconnecting the positive feed to the ignition coil, if the starter then cranks the engine over faster then it may have too much ignition advance
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lordbenny
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| posted on 15/6/18 at 08:18 AM |
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Fitted super new live cable today.....no better.
Pressed starter button a few times and....nothing except slight dimming of ignition light.
Then the classic solenoid click....
Then it fired up but definitely only a half hearted turn over.
Turned it off and nothing again!
Calling auto electrician, he reckons that I shouldn’t be spending any more money on it and that he will sort it in his minimum 90 minute and £130 fee.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 15/6/18 at 01:11 PM |
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Voltage drop somewhere between the battery positive and the starter solonoid , dodgy ignition switch, wiring or connectors? Try checking the voltage
at the solonoid feed from the starter switch when it is operated or by bridging from the main battery lead.
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lordbenny
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| posted on 21/6/18 at 10:05 AM |
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WOOOOOO HOOOOOO, FINALLY!!!!
Bit the bullet and got an auto electrician round.....diagnosed within 10 minutes, sorted within the hour.
Had a voltage drop between starter button and solenoid so he fitted a relay between the two and.....hey presto!
Ok, so it cost me a few quid but I don’t think I’ve ever been happier spending money on a pro to sort out a problem I don’t think I’d ever have been
able to to it myself, he also put in a beefier independent fuse box for my electric fan (the old/small one was melting the plastic on the fuse after a
long run).
The auto electrician in question was found on Checkatrade, he loves cars (has a mint Porsche 930 that he’s just finished restoring) and specialises in
problem classics. He’s based in Crawley, Sussex/Surrey border...Phil Smith Auto Electrical 07766657180.
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starterman
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| posted on 21/6/18 at 10:25 AM |
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That is good news. I was sweating for a minute thinking there might have been a problem with the starter :O
Cheers
Mike
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lordbenny
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| posted on 21/6/18 at 10:48 AM |
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Starter is perfect, thanks for your help Mike.
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02GF74
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| posted on 21/6/18 at 10:55 AM |
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This demonstates the difference between being at the car compared to diagnosing from a distance with the full picture.
Anyway it is sorted, on to the next problem, lol.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 21/6/18 at 11:55 AM |
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glad you got it fixed but his £130 fee is still quite a bit more than the usual £10 for a half decent multi meter that could also detect that issue.
Key here is to check everything no matter how insignificant
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lordbenny
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| posted on 21/6/18 at 12:49 PM |
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That maybe so but I wouldn’t have been able to diagnose the problem even with a multimeter. I also wouldn’t have known what type of relay to get and
have been able you do it in under an hour. Sometimes it’s just worthwhile getting a pro in IMO. Best money I’ve ever spent on my car!
[Edited on 21/6/18 by lordbenny]
[Edited on 21/6/18 by lordbenny]
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scudderfish
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| posted on 21/6/18 at 03:50 PM |
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Quite right. Being able to recognise your own limits can lead to a much happier experience. I really made a mess of my bonnet because of my lack of
talent and ended up spending more getting it done right than if I'd gone to a professional from the beginning. I can do simple electrics, I
can't do bodywork.
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