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Title: Stuck!! Post by: cal-look.net on January 29, 2008, 22:11:52 pm Decided to blow the cobwebs out of my IDAs this eve.
but . . . turned the key, starter clunked then nothing, just lights on the dash dimming! engine turns just fine with a spanner, but can't shift car in gear at all, tried rocking it to free it up but . . . seized starter? let me know what you think, and what to try! Cheers, Steve Title: Re: Stuck!! Post by: Paul Knight on January 29, 2008, 22:30:15 pm voltage drop? try shorting a screwdriver across the starter terminals (main power to solenoid). if that kicks the starter in, you may want to fit a relay to fed the solenoid (as detailed in the berg book!). basically, you use the original solenoid feed to trigger a relay, which switches power from the main live feed supply. a generic 12-volt switching relay will work fine btw
oh, and if this doesn't work, consider charging the battery (!) or overhauling the starter. greasing the shaft (oo-er!) might help, too! best of luck pk Title: Re: Stuck!! Post by: Russell on January 29, 2008, 22:37:18 pm slack earth on battery maybe ?
Title: Re: Stuck!! Post by: Black Sheep on January 29, 2008, 22:43:16 pm I agree with paul you may want to whip the starter out and try it out on the bench with a set of jump leads , if the solenoids stuck you may be able to free it up .
If all else fails I've got a new one on the bench you can have for £50 :) Title: Re: Stuck!! Post by: cal-look.net on January 29, 2008, 23:19:19 pm Cheers fellas, will have a poke around tomorrow eve.
Had a similar issue before setting off to Bug In, but a wire had dropped off - I blame the solid mounts!! - not this time though! Title: Re: Stuck!! Post by: cal-look.net on February 04, 2008, 16:45:59 pm OK, as always I feared something far more complicated than it was . . . ::)
I am a muppet . . . After a failed attempt to charge my battery, I replaced it with a fresh Bosch Silver - The IDAs sang and the cobwebs are gone! ;D Happy days. Cheers fellas . . . I'll get my coat! |