Starting problem - starter motor sticking?

JMW · 25th April 2018, 09:12

Hi,

Can’t seem to figure this out, a few times in the last few months I’ve got in and turned the key but no starter motor action, all the electrics work and I had a new battery 6 months ago. Eventually after a few minutes it started as soon as it started cranking. No clicking and no dimming of the dash lights.

Today turned the key and nothing happened, no starter motor and all electrical systems seem to be working. I was on a hill so bump started it and it started straight away.

Got to work and same thing, key turn and nothing, I’m thinking maybe a sticking starter motor or dodgy solenoid contacts but I’m hoping someone else has had a similar problem. After about 20 goes it started straight away but we are due to go to Devon next weekend and I want to get to the bottom of it.

Diesel 2002 manual.

Many thanks

Jon

roverbarmy · 25th April 2018, 09:26

Clean/wire brush the large and small leads to the starter as they get corrosion on the mating surfaces.

frankson · 25th April 2018, 15:17

check battery terminals/leads, battery to earth connection.

JMW · 25th April 2018, 21:21

Thanks, will try those and have also ordered the starter motor rebuild kit to see if that helps.

BW

Ravinder · 25th April 2018, 22:10

I had the exact same issue as yours. Over time it got worse. The starter repair kit fixed the issue once and for all.

JMW · 23rd May 2018, 13:59

I have a repair kit for the starter motor but I was wondering how long it would take to remove and service it? I need the car at the weekend and was wondering if it would be quicker to buy a replacement unit and just swap them? seen Lucas ones on eurocar parts for about £155?

Arctic · 23rd May 2018, 14:48

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Originally Posted by JMW;2632623[QUOTE

]I have a repair kit for the starter motor but I was wondering how long it would take to remove and service it

? I need the car at the weekend and was wondering if it would be quicker to buy a replacement unit and just swap them? seen Lucas ones on eurocar parts for about £155?[/QUOTE]

HI Jonathan
No longer than 40minutes to an hour in all link below.

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=227316

JMW · 23rd May 2018, 15:37

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Originally Posted by Arctic

HI Jonathan
No longer than 40minutes to an hour in all link below.

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=227316

Thats great, thank you, wasn't sure if it was going to be one of those jobs that develops as you go......

JMW · 27th May 2018, 07:53

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Originally Posted by Arctic

HI Jonathan
No longer than 40minutes to an hour in all link below.

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=227316

Took just over an hour to do this yesterday and thanks for the excellent how to.

25th April 2018, 09:12	#1
JMW Avid contributor MG ZTT CDTi MK2 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 221 Thanks: 61 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Starting problem - starter motor sticking? Hi, Can’t seem to figure this out, a few times in the last few months I’ve got in and turned the key but no starter motor action, all the electrics work and I had a new battery 6 months ago. Eventually after a few minutes it started as soon as it started cranking. No clicking and no dimming of the dash lights. Today turned the key and nothing happened, no starter motor and all electrical systems seem to be working. I was on a hill so bump started it and it started straight away. Got to work and same thing, key turn and nothing, I’m thinking maybe a sticking starter motor or dodgy solenoid contacts but I’m hoping someone else has had a similar problem. After about 20 goes it started straight away but we are due to go to Devon next weekend and I want to get to the bottom of it. Diesel 2002 manual. Many thanks Jon __________________ Previously owned. MG ZS 120+ 2004, MG ZT 260 SE 2005, MG ZR TD 2003, 2002 MG ZT CDTi Currently driving MG ZT-T CDTi Mk 2 2004 in Lagoon and Rover 75 2003. Last edited by JMW; 25th April 2018 at 09:22.. Reason: Update

25th April 2018, 09:26	#2
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Clean/wire brush the large and small leads to the starter as they get corrosion on the mating surfaces. __________________ Oil in my veins!

25th April 2018, 21:21	#4
JMW Avid contributor MG ZTT CDTi MK2 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 221 Thanks: 61 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Thanks, will try those and have also ordered the starter motor rebuild kit to see if that helps. BW __________________ Previously owned. MG ZS 120+ 2004, MG ZT 260 SE 2005, MG ZR TD 2003, 2002 MG ZT CDTi Currently driving MG ZT-T CDTi Mk 2 2004 in Lagoon and Rover 75 2003.

25th April 2018, 22:10	#5
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23rd May 2018, 13:59	#6
JMW Avid contributor MG ZTT CDTi MK2 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 221 Thanks: 61 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	I have a repair kit for the starter motor but I was wondering how long it would take to remove and service it? I need the car at the weekend and was wondering if it would be quicker to buy a replacement unit and just swap them? seen Lucas ones on eurocar parts for about £155? __________________ Previously owned. MG ZS 120+ 2004, MG ZT 260 SE 2005, MG ZR TD 2003, 2002 MG ZT CDTi Currently driving MG ZT-T CDTi Mk 2 2004 in Lagoon and Rover 75 2003.

25th April 2018, 15:17	#3
frankson Avid contributor Rover 75 saloon auto KV6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: portsmouth Posts: 207 Thanks: 462 Thanked 88 Times in 48 Posts	check battery terminals/leads, battery to earth connection.