storm99
Spreading Joy & Harmony
Unusual day.
Had some starting probs with the 200tdi 90 so i know the battery isn't tip top...will be on charge in a bit.
So after not running it for 5 days i knew it was going to be a pig to start...so i pre-warmed 30 secs and cranked for about 15 secs..then i noticed an odd odour quickly followed by smoke..



The brown feeds to the starter were hot hot hot and smoking!! Got a little extinguisher ready but luckily didnt combust..let it all cool down, then cleaned wiring up with a bit of wd40...
Started 1st time off the key
despite the battery being nearly dead.
Now, wise people..have my poor starting issues been down to a starter motor on way out...wiring is all connected tight..or will that much pre-warm and cranking cause the hot hot hot problem??
I do have fully comp insurance so i dont want to BURN IT!!
Had some starting probs with the 200tdi 90 so i know the battery isn't tip top...will be on charge in a bit.
So after not running it for 5 days i knew it was going to be a pig to start...so i pre-warmed 30 secs and cranked for about 15 secs..then i noticed an odd odour quickly followed by smoke..
The brown feeds to the starter were hot hot hot and smoking!! Got a little extinguisher ready but luckily didnt combust..let it all cool down, then cleaned wiring up with a bit of wd40...
Started 1st time off the key
Now, wise people..have my poor starting issues been down to a starter motor on way out...wiring is all connected tight..or will that much pre-warm and cranking cause the hot hot hot problem??
I do have fully comp insurance so i dont want to BURN IT!!