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gunnergibson
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Joined: 11 Feb 2005
Posts: 40

Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 2:19 am

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 Smile
Dan
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Joined: 28 Jan 2005
Posts: 3547

Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 2:36 am

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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Joined: 11 Feb 2005
Posts: 40

Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 4:46 am

sometimes when cold, heatshield on Neutral
Doc
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Joined: 11 Feb 2005
Posts: 2929

Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 5:01 am

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.
gunnergibson
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Joined: 11 Feb 2005
Posts: 40

Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 6:03 am

spade is firm...im off out with the multimeter..hmmm damm things!! lol
Chris H
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Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 19978

Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 7:57 am

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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