starting problems 2.5 V6 petrol auto

adavies · 30th March 2016, 11:17

sometimes when i try to start up i just get a click no engine turn over after a few tries she fires up i have checked the battery and all earth connection all ok now begining to think starter problem has anyone had this experience

T-Cut · 30th March 2016, 12:09

It's a pretty common problem. First check the condition of the thin feed wire to the starter solenoid. The connector can get dirty and doesn't activate the starter properly. If that doesn't fix it, you may need to replace the solenoid contacts. There are contact kits on eBay for doing it.

TC

30th March 2016, 11:17	#1
adavies Newbie ROVER 75 Join Date: May 2015 Location: spalding Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	starting problems 2.5 V6 petrol auto sometimes when i try to start up i just get a click no engine turn over after a few tries she fires up i have checked the battery and all earth connection all ok now begining to think starter problem has anyone had this experience

30th March 2016, 12:09	#2
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	It's a pretty common problem. First check the condition of the thin feed wire to the starter solenoid. The connector can get dirty and doesn't activate the starter properly. If that doesn't fix it, you may need to replace the solenoid contacts. There are contact kits on eBay for doing it. TC