i own a 306 non turbo diesel.
Recently i have been finding it difficult to turn the engine over, it just goes 'click'.
I have an ai606 toad cat 1 alarm on there, was working fine and then started to deteriorate.
Is it my solenoid? motor? please help
Cheers all, Ian
How old is the battery?
Ron Robinson
Sounds very much like a knackered battery.
Sticky starter, and/or sticky solenoid.
They're very cheap from your local motorfactor - just replace it.
But then it would still turn over, albeit very slowly - unless the battery was TOTALLY flat (unlikely). If he's just getting a click, and no other action, then it can only be the starter really !
cheers for the help, it isnt the battery, i wor for a car audio specialists and have tried all sorts of batteries etc.. and can only conclude that its the starter. will have to get a new solenoid from the factors. Cheers guys
No it wouldn't - not if a cell or two have gone off duty (and it can happen pretty suddenly). If in doubt, turn on headlights, activate starter. If the lights go out, it's probably battery.
Anyway, he says it isn't the battery, which leaves bad contacts somewhere, solenoid u/s or grotty starter. I think that's just about where he came in...
Ron Robinson
Next time it happens, just give the solenoid on the side of the starter awhack with a hammer and try it again. Chances are, if the solenoid IS the problem then this will get you started.
Try jump leads to prove point
Bill
Used to get this problem years ago. It is normally caused by dirty/loose/corroded battery terminals. Undo them, clean thoroughly (emery paper is good) and coat in Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly) before reassembling.
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