Today when trying to start the car I got nothing but a click and after a few attempts will start.
Guess I need a starter unless there is something else it could be.
Think I need a new starter motor.
Moderator: RichardW
- waynedance
- Posts: 973
- Joined: 29 May 2011, 22:56
- Location:
- My Cars:
- x 8
Think I need a new starter motor.
Volvo S80 D5.........
C5 2.2HDi Exclusive 2003 manual (now gone).
2009 Renault Megane, the misses drive.
Had a 1988 BX 19TRS Auto many moons ago.
Forgive any spelling mistakes, it's the phone not me.
C5 2.2HDi Exclusive 2003 manual (now gone).
2009 Renault Megane, the misses drive.
Had a 1988 BX 19TRS Auto many moons ago.
Forgive any spelling mistakes, it's the phone not me.
-
- Moderating Team
- Posts: 11578
- Joined: 02 Apr 2005, 16:11
- Location: Charmouth,Dorset
- My Cars: Currently:
C5 X7 VTR + Satnav Hdi estate Silver
C5 X7 VTR + Hdi Estate 2008 Red
In the past: 3, CX td Safaris and about 7, XM td estates. Lovely cars. - x 1207
Re: Think I need a new starter motor.
If the click is actually coming from the motor it will probably be a faulty solonoid so the answer will be yes, you could try hitting the starter with something heavy that will sometimes bring them back to life on a temporary basis. If you short the two large terminals together with an old screwdriver this will likely make it work as it bypasses the solonoid, be prepared for some sparks. If the panel lights go out when you try to engage the starter check you battery connections.
Peter
Peter
Re: Think I need a new starter motor.
check your earths
- Timmo
- (Donor 2022)
- Posts: 1346
- Joined: 11 Jul 2011, 15:41
- Location: Bottom Left!
- My Cars: 58 partner teepee outdoor hdi.
58 C2 Code in black! Fun! - x 168
- Contact:
Re: Think I need a new starter motor.
you can also prolongue the life of the starter by fitting a relay in the starting circuit, over the years the wires break downand drop voltage to the starter, stick one in the circuit and you'll be sendin a full 12v to the starter, often helps!! very common on the petrol models, also worth remembering that a petrol starter is .9hp against a diesel 1.1hp, whilst they will fit the petrol ones take a bit more to fire a td lump, looked into it on my bx, run a xant td one on it with a 70amp relay in the circuit fed by a starter button, with a fresh battery spins over lovely and quick a fires straight away!
After All, I am the Cornish one!
'58 C2 Code
'58 partner teepee outdoor
'58 C2 Code
'58 partner teepee outdoor
Re: Think I need a new starter motor.
Check battery cable connections at the battery, they can go high resistance.
Now using '00 Xantia LX HDI, pov spec
My past Citroens :-
'00 Xantia SX HDI, now dead due to accident
'99 Xantia HDI 110 Exclusive, RIP
'97 Xantia TD SX
'96 Xantia TD LX
'96 ZX TD
'89 BX TD
'88 AX GT
'79 CX2400 Pallas (scrapped )
& a couple of Peugeots !
My past Citroens :-
'00 Xantia SX HDI, now dead due to accident
'99 Xantia HDI 110 Exclusive, RIP
'97 Xantia TD SX
'96 Xantia TD LX
'96 ZX TD
'89 BX TD
'88 AX GT
'79 CX2400 Pallas (scrapped )
& a couple of Peugeots !
- waynedance
- Posts: 973
- Joined: 29 May 2011, 22:56
- Location:
- My Cars:
- x 8
Re: Think I need a new starter motor.
New one fitted all better now.
Volvo S80 D5.........
C5 2.2HDi Exclusive 2003 manual (now gone).
2009 Renault Megane, the misses drive.
Had a 1988 BX 19TRS Auto many moons ago.
Forgive any spelling mistakes, it's the phone not me.
C5 2.2HDi Exclusive 2003 manual (now gone).
2009 Renault Megane, the misses drive.
Had a 1988 BX 19TRS Auto many moons ago.
Forgive any spelling mistakes, it's the phone not me.