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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Mr Gav on 25 February 2012, 19:10:03

Title: Sticking starter solenoid
Post by: Mr Gav on 25 February 2012, 19:10:03

Does anyone know an easy fix for a sticking starter solenoid until I can source a second hand one.
The starter motor spins fine but it`s not engaging on the ring gear, a few taps usually sorts it out but it`s getting to be a PITA.
The local auto electrical place usually do exchange units at a good price but they only sell these ones new and I`m not paying £65+vat.
The car is my girlfriends Citroen ZX1.9D.
TIA

Title: Re: Sticking starter solenoid
Post by: albitz on 25 February 2012, 19:12:58

Hititwivanammer. :y.......if that doesnt work,take it off and give it a clean and a bit of light lubing. ;)

Title: Re: Sticking starter solenoid
Post by: Omegatoy on 25 February 2012, 19:39:55

 :yanswered on ABS!!

Title: Re: Sticking starter solenoid
Post by: Mr Gav on 26 February 2012, 00:45:15

Yeah, just read it Graham, cheers  :y

Title: Re: Sticking starter solenoid
Post by: Mr Gav on 26 February 2012, 22:52:17

Turned out not to be the solenoid after all

Here`s the culprit
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/DSCF1469.jpg)

and as the car had to back in use tonight here`s the temporary fix
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/DSCF1471.jpg)

And just add araldite, a straightened out picture hook bent to shape and four nails cut to size
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w75/Gav24v/DSCF1472.jpg)

And hopefully it`ll keep it turning over until Wednesday and then I can get a second hand starter or a new solenoid clutch fork.