Finally tried to start the zetec today. Fitted the correct, brand new sierra dohc starter motor, but it is working intermitently.
The solenoid is engaging every time, but the starter only turns sometimes.
The starter has been tested out of the car and is working every time, so something is causing a problem.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I was going to tax the car tomorrow, but I think that may have to wait now.

cheers

john

Which flywheel you running John??

Its the same as andys, escort 1.8 I think.

often a bad conection or a flat batery.

Mines been stood for the last 9 months and started doing it.

Just a case of cleaning connections and nipping them back up.

Hi Warren
Would the solenoid still operate if it was a bad connection?

Cheers

john

Yes, cause it doesn't need much current to operate it...

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Originally posted by jake_truck
Hi Warren
Would the solenoid still operate if it was a bad connection?

Cheers

john

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^ yep and if the batery is flat. solenoid draws abot 10A

Thanks Warren and Steve, I'll check the connections.
The engine did start and run, but was rough. We pulled the plugs out, they are well shot, so hopefully will be sorted with a new set.
Might tax it after all.

cheers

john

Get it running first, its not like you can use it over a british bank holiday weekend any way

I'm optimistic that there will be a 30 minute break in the snow and gale force wind between 3 and 3.30pm, two weeks on friday.
Only problem, I'll be at work.

yeh I am on 3 days of hols and its pissed down every day.

still done a bit in the garage

John, I can get a fair discount on my Halfords trade card for plugs....

The engine itself will make it jam if its kicking back.

Mine did it. Type 9 box with cvh starter. I put a washer between the starter and the bellhousing hasnt done it since.

Steve, how much do you reckon? They are about £25 on the bay.

Dan, thanks for that mate. I'll give that a try tomorrow.

cheers

john

£14

Yes please. When?

Had exactly the same problem when we first fitted out starter motor a couple of weeks ago, caused by a bad earth

my starter occasionaly wont turn, try the key again and it does turn and cranks like a good un, all earths good, you could drive the car down the road on the starter so the voltage is good, i think sometimes the internal connection in the starter has a hiccup.

its always started on the second or third go so ive never changed it.