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gunnergibson
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Joined: 11 Feb 2005
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Mon Sep 26, 2005 2:19 am |
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annoying probs with starter... sometimes it starts first tine some times it clicks, so need to turn key several times then it will start.. i can pull up for petrol.. attempt to start and it wont.. it;'ll click..
the solenoid is not stuck.. done the old whack test....my battery is fully charged(test 2 charged ones)
anyone any ideas before i replace it?.. btw i have also ran a direct + feed .. still same probs.....all car earths cleaned and extra ones added.
lol.
any help appreciated cheers  |
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Dan
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Joined: 28 Jan 2005
Posts: 3547
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Mon Sep 26, 2005 2:36 am |
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isit only when its hot? does your starter have the heat shield on it? like in this pic of chris h's :
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gunnergibson
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Mon Sep 26, 2005 4:46 am |
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sometimes when cold, heatshield on  |
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Doc
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Joined: 11 Feb 2005
Posts: 2929
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Mon Sep 26, 2005 5:01 am |
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is the spade connector on the starter loose?
That will cause it to click, also makes you think your battery is dead but it's not. |
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gunnergibson
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Mon Sep 26, 2005 6:03 am |
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spade is firm...im off out with the multimeter..hmmm damm things!! lol |
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Chris H
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Joined: 02 Mar 2004
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Mon Sep 26, 2005 7:57 am |
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if its clicking then its either shorting out or the solenoids working but the starters not, could be anything from a dodgy earth to a wrong starter |
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