jmattley Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Right, my starter motor started sticking when it was really cold, in that it seemed like the solenoid was sticking and it took a few attempts for it to engage the flywheel before starting, then when it got warmer it stopped, so I put it down to the cold. Went to start it today and it started playing up again. It started once after a few tries, then I thought I'd try again and starter motor just turns now, it's not engaging at all. Any thoughts anyone? If it's any use, I changed a heater hose just before and got water everywhere, but I doubt this would do it would it? Oh and it's a 200tdi. Cheers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 sounds like the solenoid has gone. check the wiring first, could be a corroded connector. if not, try hitting the solenoid with a long bar, then try starting it. if it engages then you have a sticky solenoid. recon starters are about the £80 mark (avoid britpart though) it may be worth asking an auto electrical place how much it would be to recon it, may work out cheaper just having a new solenoid fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipx2 Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 jmattley, in case you forgot, you asked this question before and I told you what's wrong, see http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=51612 The solenoid isn't/wasn't sticking, forget about it. Most likely it's the bendix at fault. This should help you understand how a starter motor works and what's inside: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxjPpytfnv0 - pay more attention from 4:06 minute. It's either what the guy explains or the bendix assembly doesn't slide on the shaft (gets stuck before engaging the flywheel). Also, pay attention from the 8th minute. That's what a stuck solenoid does, i.e nothing. You turn the key and absolutely nothing happens, doesn't engage and the starter motor doesn't turn. Note the 2 functions of the solenoid, throwing the bendix (first) and closing the contacts between the motor and the battery on the positive side (second). The options I see are: - remove starter, check the bendix, test to confirm it's faulty, clean, replace bendix assembly (part # STC1244 - 25 to 35 quid) and maybe other components since you have it in bits, test, put it back on the vehicle - buy a SH starter - have it repaired by a specialist - buy a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmattley Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 Fair enough, think I'll get the starter off and have a look at it, then consider what to do from there. It might be worth a new or second hand starter motor. Cheers for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmattley Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 New bendix it is then! Now I understand how they work, I can see what you mean about the bendix. How is it they come to where out anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmattley Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 Ok, so where can I actually got a new bendix from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Right, my starter motor started sticking when it was really cold, in that it seemed like the solenoid was sticking and it took a few attempts for it to engage the flywheel before starting, then when it got warmer it stopped, so I put it down to the cold. Went to start it today and it started playing up again. It started once after a few tries, then I thought I'd try again and starter motor just turns now, it's not engaging at all. Any thoughts anyone? If it's any use, I changed a heater hose just before and got water everywhere, but I doubt this would do it would it? Oh and it's a 200tdi. Cheers!! My Tdi200 would not start it was an earth lead down to the chassis below and behind the starter, look good until it was touched then the lead fell away from the terminal Good Look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmattley Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Got it sorted, replaced the starter with a nearly new Bosch one, starts quicker and sounds healthier than the original. Must have been the bendix, thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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