RRC Non Starter

The_Gee · Apr 3, 2007

Hello!

I am having problems with my 1988 RRC, it just will not start. Its as dead as a door nail. At first I thought it might be the battery so first of all I changed the battery but still no luck.

I have taken the starter motor motor off and it turns when I tested it direct to the battery.

Anybody any suggestions?

njh · Apr 3, 2007

Hi there.
Is there a startermotor relay like there is a fuel pump relay, does it turn over and is it petrol or diesel?

Cheers, Nick.

The_Gee · Apr 3, 2007

Hi Nick,

This RR is 3.5 Vogue with a lpg conversion.

Ive taken a hot live straight to the starter and a hot negative and starter is refusing to turn with a lorry battery on the other end! So looks like its the starter motor.

So thats the next plan to change it!!

rick071155 · Apr 3, 2007

hi where exactly are you trying to get it to turn over i.e where are you putting the cables from the slave battery ? are you putting them on the large + terminal on the starter then turning the key ? , if so try shorting across from the large + terminal to the small terminal on the solenoid this will then bypass you ignition switch and any relay that may be fitted into the starter circuit , obiviously make sure its not in gear and that the handbrake is firmly applied

The_Gee · Apr 4, 2007

Hi Rick.

Ive already tried that. My friend whose a mechanic popped down last night and he said its definately the starter motor.

Anybody any ideas where to get one from? Im based in East Yorkshire, seen a few on ebay, but I'd rather get one locally if I can.

Cheers

Kev

rick071155 · Apr 4, 2007

hiya kev i got one locally cost £65.00 genuine lucas any decent auto electrical place should be able to sort you out easily dont what ever you do go to the like of halfrauds they will have your pants down royal style

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