matty_daak

Active Member

• Jul 20, 2011

• #1

Ok so I figure my starter solenoid is sticking, lately on a morning my 200tdi disco refuses to start. I turn the key and 'click' after a quick bash of the starter motor she'll usually turn over just fine, my question is:

A) Is the motor or the solenoid likely to be faulty?

B) Can I replace or service either of these items?

C) Is this a common problem?

 

The Cowshed

New Member

• Jul 20, 2011

• #2

its the solenoid sticking duno if you can replace em thou :dizzy:
You could try taking it off and giving it a fooking good clean...

 

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ricc

Well-Known Member

• Jul 20, 2011

• #3

are the 200 and 300 tdi starters the same?.....

 

storm99

Spreading Joy & Harmony

• Jul 20, 2011

• #4

Depends on the year ..gizza clue.

 

Fur Trapper

Banned

• Jul 20, 2011

• #5

matty_daak said:

Ok so I figure my starter solenoid is sticking, lately on a morning my 200tdi disco refuses to start. I turn the key and 'click' after a quick bash of the starter motor she'll usually turn over just fine, my question is:

A) Is the motor or the solenoid likely to be faulty?

B) Can I replace or service either of these items?

C) Is this a common problem?

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did you disconnect your battery. Then undo all of the connectors of you starter and wire brush the wire end and the lug on the starter then put thin film of grease on them and then reconnect everything? that would be the first thing to do, then go from there

 

jarviea10

Member

• Jul 20, 2011

• #6

I would replace it ASAP, as clanging ot everytime may leave you in a very ****ty situation - had it with boat once, kept hitting it for weeks, until eventually the magnetic lining shattered and nothing would move inside

 

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ricc

Well-Known Member

• Jul 20, 2011

• #7

the starter on my h reg 200 tdi is making odd noises as it dissengauges after starting.... will one off a 300 tdi fit?

 

Langers

Well-Known Member

• Jul 20, 2011

• #8

john winsemius said:

did you disconnect your battery. Then undo all of the connectors of you starter and wire brush the wire end and the lug on the starter then put thin film of grease on them and then reconnect everything? that would be the first thing to do, then go from there

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This

And if that doesn't work, remove starter completely, take off solenoid, give it a jolly good clean inside and out and fit it all back together.

Worked for the starter on my SIII 2.25 diesel, hasn't failed me yet.

 

matty_daak

Active Member

• Jul 21, 2011

• #9

Sweet I'll give it a go then.. after I replace the rear wheel bearing that collapsed on the way home from work yesterday! :frusty: Cheers chaps!