Click-click non starter

andrewinpopayan · 2nd March 2019, 08:37

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.

roverbarmy · 2nd March 2019, 08:43

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).

markypicks · 2nd March 2019, 08:46

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

ZedTeeT · 2nd March 2019, 16:51

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.

bl52krz · 2nd March 2019, 17:46

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 .

Arctic · 2nd March 2019, 22:45

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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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 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). __________________ Oil in my veins!

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ZedTeeT Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 874 Thanks: 197 Thanked 239 Times in 207 Posts	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. __________________ My garage. 03/53 MG ZT-T+ CDTi auto in XPG. 232k and much to do! 21/21 MG ZS ev. Daily. 85/C Capri 2.8i Special. Mine 29+ years. 82/X Talbot Tagora SX V6. Restoration project. 11/11 Hyundai I Load CRDi. Van....... nuff said.

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bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,396 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	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 . __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

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Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,725 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	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 __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

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markypicks Gets stuck in rover 75 saloon cdt club se re map 160 bhp Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: sheffield Posts: 558 Thanks: 227 Thanked 169 Times in 135 Posts	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