Fed up with bashing my starter motor...

This site contains affiliate links for which LandyZone may be compensated if you make a purchase.
matty_daak

matty_daak

Active Member
Posts
366
Location
Bristol
Ok so I figure my starter solenoid is sticking, lately on a morning my 200tdi disco refuses to start. I turn the key and 'click' after a quick bash of the starter motor she'll usually turn over just fine, my question is:

A) Is the motor or the solenoid likely to be faulty?

B) Can I replace or service either of these items?

C) Is this a common problem?

:rolleyes:
 
its the solenoid sticking duno if you can replace em thou :dizzy:
You could try taking it off and giving it a fooking good clean...
 
matty_daak said:
Ok so I figure my starter solenoid is sticking, lately on a morning my 200tdi disco refuses to start. I turn the key and 'click' after a quick bash of the starter motor she'll usually turn over just fine, my question is:

A) Is the motor or the solenoid likely to be faulty?

B) Can I replace or service either of these items?

C) Is this a common problem?

:rolleyes:
Click to expand...
did you disconnect your battery. Then undo all of the connectors of you starter and wire brush the wire end and the lug on the starter then put thin film of grease on them and then reconnect everything? that would be the first thing to do, then go from there
 
I would replace it ASAP, as clanging ot everytime may leave you in a very ****ty situation - had it with boat once, kept hitting it for weeks, until eventually the magnetic lining shattered and nothing would move inside ;)
 
john winsemius said:
did you disconnect your battery. Then undo all of the connectors of you starter and wire brush the wire end and the lug on the starter then put thin film of grease on them and then reconnect everything? that would be the first thing to do, then go from there
Click to expand...

This

And if that doesn't work, remove starter completely, take off solenoid, give it a jolly good clean inside and out and fit it all back together.

Worked for the starter on my SIII 2.25 diesel, hasn't failed me yet.
 
Sweet I'll give it a go then.. after I replace the rear wheel bearing that collapsed on the way home from work yesterday! :frusty: Cheers chaps!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
starter motor questions
Replies
17
Views
748
McBoon
McBoon
S
Trouble with ignition switch wiring
Replies
11
Views
506
tottot
tottot
dag019
Starter motor or starter solenoid failure?
2 3
Replies
44
Views
4K
MeatCleaverX86
MeatCleaverX86
N
TD5 Cranking Not starting - Solved
Replies
18
Views
1K
NdG1977
N
O
Engine won't turn over (intermittent)
Replies
5
Views
289
Arctic2
Arctic2
Back
Top