Starting problem

Bryan Terry · 26th March 2021, 15:42

I done a stupid thing the other day. I have a 1.8 conn 2006 since January, So I am still discovering the workings off the car. It has been starting and running perfectly, until I thought I would check out the interior fuse box. Being a large person, it is pretty difficult getting into it. I pulled out a fuse at random, just to have a look. Looked okay, so I put it back. Later getting in to drive the car, I turned the key. Nothing, turned it again, a big grinding noise. Not starting. i realised straight away, it must be the fuse I took out. And, I had put it in the wrong place. Rectified, the car started. I drove home.
i looked, when I was home that I had taken out the fuse for the Engine Management system.
Now, sometimes it does not connect when I turn the key or I get the grinding noise. Or, I have put it in third gear and turned the ignition and it starts.
How stupid am I

. Have I damaged the solenoid/ starter?

trikey · 26th March 2021, 17:09

Hiya, no you haven’t done any damage by removing the fuse, I’d say it’s a coincidence with a failing starter motor by the sound of things.

COLVERT · 26th March 2021, 18:03

If possible don't start it until you've removed the starter motor and looked at the gear on the end. --- If you carry on and that's the trouble you might ruin the teeth on the engine flywheel which will ( at great cost. ) mean taking off the gear box.---

SD1too · 26th March 2021, 20:10

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Originally Posted by COLVERT

If possible don't start it until you've removed the starter motor and looked at the gear on the end. --- If you carry on and that's the trouble you might ruin the teeth on the engine flywheel ...

Bryan,

The big grinding noise which you report suggests that there's a problem with the pre-engagement of your starter motor. It probably needs new solenoid contacts and they cost about £16. I've done this job myself. Are you DIY minded?

Simon

Bryan Terry · 27th March 2021, 10:14

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Originally Posted by SD1too

Bryan,

The big grinding noise which you report suggests that there's a problem with the pre-engagement of your starter motor. It probably needs new solenoid contacts and they cost about £16. I've done this job myself. Are you DIY minded?

Simon

Yes, I am Simon. Now the next question is, Where would I buy the solenoid contacts? I live in Ireland.

Bryan

Arctic · 27th March 2021, 10:36

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Originally Posted by Bryan Terry

Yes, I am Simon. Now the next question is, Where would I buy the solenoid contacts? I live in Ireland.

Bryan

Hi Brian.
From here below check the right solenoid is for your car,

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-...YAAMXQltxQ9Hap

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...R+KIT&_sacat=0

Bryan Terry · 27th March 2021, 15:13

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Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi Brian.
From here below check the right solenoid is for your car,

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-...YAAMXQltxQ9Hap

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...R+KIT&_sacat=0

Thank You.

Bryan Terry · 7th April 2021, 19:14

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Originally Posted by Bryan Terry

Thank You.

Just a dirty contact on the solenoid in the end. Thanks again. Everyone.

Arctic · 8th April 2021, 00:39

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Originally Posted by Bryan Terry

Just a dirty contact on the slenoid in the end. Thanks again. Everyone.

Hi Bryan
Nice cheap fix then they are always welcome

26th March 2021, 15:42	#1
Bryan Terry Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Enfield, Co.Meath, Ireland Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Starting problem I done a stupid thing the other day. I have a 1.8 conn 2006 since January, So I am still discovering the workings off the car. It has been starting and running perfectly, until I thought I would check out the interior fuse box. Being a large person, it is pretty difficult getting into it. I pulled out a fuse at random, just to have a look. Looked okay, so I put it back. Later getting in to drive the car, I turned the key. Nothing, turned it again, a big grinding noise. Not starting. i realised straight away, it must be the fuse I took out. And, I had put it in the wrong place. Rectified, the car started. I drove home. i looked, when I was home that I had taken out the fuse for the Engine Management system. Now, sometimes it does not connect when I turn the key or I get the grinding noise. Or, I have put it in third gear and turned the ignition and it starts. How stupid am I. Have I damaged the solenoid/ starter?

26th March 2021, 17:09	#2
trikey Premium Trader T4 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 29,729 Thanks: 7,366 Thanked 11,772 Times in 6,842 Posts	Hiya, no you haven’t done any damage by removing the fuse, I’d say it’s a coincidence with a failing starter motor by the sound of things. __________________ Lest we forget..

26th March 2021, 18:03	#3
COLVERT Foreign correspondent R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 12,689 Thanks: 3,422 Thanked 1,798 Times in 1,523 Posts	If possible don't start it until you've removed the starter motor and looked at the gear on the end. --- If you carry on and that's the trouble you might ruin the teeth on the engine flywheel which will ( at great cost. ) mean taking off the gear box.--- __________________

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