gelf Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 its a P reg 300tdi manual. its got a really annoying habit ....... sometimes when i try to start it, i turn the key and nothing happen, the starter just wont work, it seems to happen when ive got no access to tools or a multimeter. Normaly if you leave it half an hour and go back it starts straight away. last night was slightly different because it would start at 18.00 when i went to work, the mrs tried it at 21.00 and still nothing but when i got home this afternoon to have an investigation it fired up instantly. seems to happen if the engine is hot or cold and does this about once a month. really dont know where to start, if it just died i could probably trace the problem, but its difficult when its intermitant. any ideas?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Could be the exciter wire (the thin spade connector on the solenoid), which sometimes is quite a weak fit and causes intermittent starting. Could aslo be the ignition switch on the back of the ignition lock - frequent use weakens the various contacts inside it and gives your problem. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty43 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'll second that. I used to have a Renault with exactly the same symptoms, a few times it managed it when I'd popped into a shop, amazing how nobody ever stops to help when your going for a solo bump start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ches Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Spider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinhead Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 second above plus Does it make a click or just nothing if it clicks just once then solonoid contacts are on way out other wise I may sugest bad earth can be good enough for dAsh lights but not for a big draw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgethedog Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Hello, Sorry for the slow reply lost the password I have had this with 2 300tdi's and its the starter relay, it realy made "SHE who must be obeyed" mad when it did it. Get you home: run a wire from the battery to the live terminal on the starter solenoid, with the key on the starter turns and starts. Fix:The relay is one of 4 in the passenger footwell, pull out the trim panel on the door post and its tucked away in there Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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