A new starting problem 75CDT saloon 2002

Delboy75 · 29th October 2011, 13:05

HELP.

Got a different starting problem, all electrics working, but when glow plugs warning has gone out, turn key to start, just clicks. Anybody any idea what the cause is. Don't know about diesels sadly, but guessing its a starter motor issue ??

wuzerk · 29th October 2011, 13:27

Do the headlights flash when it refuses to start? Does is occur when engine is both cold and hot? It is worth checking and cleaning where the battery cable connects to the starter and the earth cable where it connects to the chassis. The glow plugs are not needed on our diesels at our temperatures so operate the starter straight away when you turn on because, if it is a battery problem, the high current used for the glow plugs might be the last straw for it. Diesels need a good battery to start in the colder weather. If it starts using jump leads then it would appear to be a battery/Alternator problem.

Delboy75 · 29th October 2011, 13:36

Hi Wuzerk, central locking works fine, lights work fine, when its trying to start it just clicks, and dash lights flash on and off. Its driving me mental !!
Only happens when its cold by the way....................so far at least.

James.uk · 29th October 2011, 13:50

Get someone to turn the key while you tap the starter with something metallic. If the cars starts, then you need a solenoid kit . About £12 from ebay innit.

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Delboy75 · 29th October 2011, 16:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by James.uk

Get someone to turn the key while you tap the starter with something metallic. If the cars starts, then you need a solenoid kit . About £12 from ebay innit.

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Will try that tomorrow, thanks for the info.

SteveWaller · 29th October 2011, 16:26

Sounds like the battery is shot to me. Try another battery if you can.

wuzerk · 29th October 2011, 18:13

BATTERY itself or the Alternator is not charging it . None of the things which you mention are working fine take anywhere near what the starter needs in cold weather. Does it start using jump leads?

shadowfax · 29th October 2011, 18:19

Try booster battery before anything else - simply cos its easier (Neutral on block not battery), but agree with James in that it could be Solenoid/Starter problem. If battery, get alternator output checked before getting new battery.

Mike Noc · 29th October 2011, 20:23

Worth checking the power and earth cable connections are clean and tight. A series of clicks and the lights flashing then check the battery. A single click then check for worn solenoid contacts.

Mike

bl52krz · 29th October 2011, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by wuzerk

Do the headlights flash when it refuses to start? Does is occur when engine is both cold and hot? It is worth checking and cleaning where the battery cable connects to the starter and the earth cable where it connects to the chassis. The glow plugs are not needed on our diesels at our temperatures so operate the starter straight away when you turn on because, if it is a battery problem, the high current used for the glow plugs might be the last straw for it. Diesels need a good battery to start in the colder weather. If it starts using jump leads then it would appear to be a battery/Alternator problem.

Yep. Agree with wuzerk.

29th October 2011, 13:05	#1
Delboy75 Regular poster Rover 75 Club Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Scarborough Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A new starting problem 75CDT saloon 2002 HELP. Got a different starting problem, all electrics working, but when glow plugs warning has gone out, turn key to start, just clicks. Anybody any idea what the cause is. Don't know about diesels sadly, but guessing its a starter motor issue ??

29th October 2011, 13:27	#2
wuzerk Passed Away Rover 75 CDT 03 auto Conn. SE Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,885 Thanks: 104 Thanked 254 Times in 204 Posts	Starting Do the headlights flash when it refuses to start? Does is occur when engine is both cold and hot? It is worth checking and cleaning where the battery cable connects to the starter and the earth cable where it connects to the chassis. The glow plugs are not needed on our diesels at our temperatures so operate the starter straight away when you turn on because, if it is a battery problem, the high current used for the glow plugs might be the last straw for it. Diesels need a good battery to start in the colder weather. If it starts using jump leads then it would appear to be a battery/Alternator problem. Last edited by wuzerk; 29th October 2011 at 13:32..

29th October 2011, 18:13	#7
wuzerk Passed Away Rover 75 CDT 03 auto Conn. SE Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,885 Thanks: 104 Thanked 254 Times in 204 Posts	Non start BATTERY itself or the Alternator is not charging it . None of the things which you mention are working fine take anywhere near what the starter needs in cold weather. Does it start using jump leads? Last edited by wuzerk; 29th October 2011 at 18:15..

29th October 2011, 18:19	#8
shadowfax Gets stuck in 75 Auto connie B R G Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bicknacre , Essex Posts: 518 Thanks: 20 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Try booster battery before anything else - simply cos its easier (Neutral on block not battery), but agree with James in that it could be Solenoid/Starter problem. If battery, get alternator output checked before getting new battery. __________________ If it's not got wheels, it should have sails. The odds of going to the shop for a loaf of bread and coming out with ONLY a loaf of bread are three billion to one

29th October 2011, 20:23	#9
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,548 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Worth checking the power and earth cable connections are clean and tight. A series of clicks and the lights flashing then check the battery. A single click then check for worn solenoid contacts. Mike Last edited by Mike Noc; 29th October 2011 at 20:28..

29th October 2011, 13:36	#3
Delboy75 Regular poster Rover 75 Club Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Scarborough Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Wuzerk, central locking works fine, lights work fine, when its trying to start it just clicks, and dash lights flash on and off. Its driving me mental !! Only happens when its cold by the way....................so far at least.

29th October 2011, 13:50	#4
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Get someone to turn the key while you tap the starter with something metallic. If the cars starts, then you need a solenoid kit . About £12 from ebay innit. ...

29th October 2011, 16:26	#6
SteveWaller Avid contributor Rover 75 cdti Contemporary SE Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 199 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Sounds like the battery is shot to me. Try another battery if you can.