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Having replaced all kinds of sensor, checked the wiring, tested this-and-that and taken on-board advice from many, the problem of starting (which was very bad – especially when hot) was my STARTER MOTOR's solenoid’s contacts. See the photos.
The contacts were twisted and contact was made between two small points. It's a wonder my engine turned at all.
Once I had discovered the bent, twisted, worn and carbonised copper-contacts I didn’t bother to strip the motor. I recalled some good advice, ‘If it aint broke don’t fix it’. Although I’m all for good & regular maintenance.
The entire job, from entering my garage to dropping the bonnet, took 1hr 10 mins. I only removed the top air inlet and removed the motor thus.
Anyway, the Starter Motor’s copper-contacts were to blame.
Having replaced all kinds of sensor, checked the wiring, tested this-and-that and taken on-board advice from many, the problem of starting (which was very bad – especially when hot) was my STARTER MOTOR's solenoid’s contacts. See the photos.
![DSCF1162.JPG DSCF1162.JPG](https://www.landyzone.co.uk/data/attachments/195/195383-5a13c11cbdec4ab030edf94acfd61dd8.jpg)
![DSCF1164.JPG DSCF1164.JPG](https://www.landyzone.co.uk/data/attachments/195/195384-5246df1d566e69aeb1b5bdc9aae20f76.jpg)
![DSCF1169.JPG DSCF1169.JPG](https://www.landyzone.co.uk/data/attachments/195/195385-577aed075cfd425023a78c76e40cc8df.jpg)
![DSCF1170.JPG DSCF1170.JPG](https://www.landyzone.co.uk/data/attachments/195/195386-2c3850f6b38ec01d48e1b8c16732e0b1.jpg)
Once I had discovered the bent, twisted, worn and carbonised copper-contacts I didn’t bother to strip the motor. I recalled some good advice, ‘If it aint broke don’t fix it’. Although I’m all for good & regular maintenance.
The entire job, from entering my garage to dropping the bonnet, took 1hr 10 mins. I only removed the top air inlet and removed the motor thus.
Anyway, the Starter Motor’s copper-contacts were to blame.
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