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2nd March 2019, 08:37 | #1 |
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Click-click non starter
I have a 75 diesel and I keep getting the "click-click" non starter. It does it intermittently, aha a dead battery? NO!
If I connect a jumper pack for less than 5 seconds, disconnect the jumper pack and then crank the motor, it fires straight up. It's like there is a bug in the software (you haven't started me for a week so I'll inconvenience you) Most perplexing, my brothers 75 diesel does exactly the same thing, it's like the control units BELIEVE the battery is dead, but definately ISN'T.
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2nd March 2019, 08:43 | #2 |
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Clean all the contacts to the starter (wire brush style) including the small lead (which can corrode). Take care as they can short to earth via a large wire brush. Best to disconnect battery and clean those connections also whilst they are off (radio code may be needed).
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2nd March 2019, 08:46 | #3 |
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make sure all the battery leads are nice and secure or it looks like the solenoid could be on its way out or the starter its self . if u can remove the starter and give it a good clean rgds mark
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Might be worth investing in a solenoid rebuild kit. It's cheap and easy to do and we'll worth it if your having stater issues.
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Yes. Typically sounds like the old solenoid contacts have become very pitted. New contacts can be bought and are relatively easy to fit, once you get the starter off. I believe they can be changed without taking the starter off. Have a look in the search .
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2nd March 2019, 22:45 | #6 |
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Hi Andrew.
David is most likely right the contacts and plunger need changing, not an hard job, medium job to do for the DIY mechanic cost is not bad either £12 there about, link below https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZT-2-0...1/251755645921 How to do the job you can not change them while the starter is on the car so the starter as to be removed overall about 45 minutes https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=227316 PS remember This is Russ post on the subject of not trying to start the car once you are getting the clicking sound & it is caused by a failing or failed battery
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