guineafowl21
Well-Known Member
Hmmm... If it were that simple I think the OP would have fixed it by now.
I would re-phrase your post: Same problem, different cause, different fix.
I would re-phrase your post: Same problem, different cause, different fix.
Charlot
Active Member
You're right. Only put my 2cents worth in the discussion.
Also may I ask, should the starter solenoid keep clicking or just click once to bridge the contacts? Mine only used to click once and no turning. And then had the above fix installed and been good since then 4months already.
When I tested the starter motor outside on a bench I used an old battery, small one and solenoid clicked and stayed in place as long as it had 12v supply on the trigger.
I understand that it didn't have the load of other equipment or the starter motor itself but still I assume that the plunger should stay down until removing the current from the trigger.
Correct me if Im wrong.
Also may I ask, should the starter solenoid keep clicking or just click once to bridge the contacts? Mine only used to click once and no turning. And then had the above fix installed and been good since then 4months already.
When I tested the starter motor outside on a bench I used an old battery, small one and solenoid clicked and stayed in place as long as it had 12v supply on the trigger.
I understand that it didn't have the load of other equipment or the starter motor itself but still I assume that the plunger should stay down until removing the current from the trigger.
Correct me if Im wrong.
guineafowl21
Well-Known Member
I have done this fix too; in fact, it's one of my 'recommended' preventive maintenance items for when you buy a secondhand FL (see thread: If you had the money...)
The solenoid should click once and stay clicked until the 12V is removed.
Charlot
Active Member
Thanks for confirming.
guineafowl21
Well-Known Member
It IS a long thread. You're forgiven.
Roughly speaking, a solenoid that clicks multiple times means that once the plunger is activated, current is drawn, voltage drops, plunger releases, voltage recovers, plunger activates... Normally a shagged battery or corroded battery cable.
Alibro
Well-Known Member
That is the fault I was having so after the starter repair didn't fix the fault I replaced the battery.
Not that I care any more though as have since sold the car.
andyfreelandy
Well-Known Member
A few years have passed and I now have a spare immob unit to look at!! My intention was to simply draw out the circuit but when I looked inside it is quite complex!! However, it does have a relay in it which appears to feed the starter relay so a possible high resistance contact herecould cause a low voltage to the starter relay. Pictures below....
