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[Mr Gav]

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

[albitz]

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

[Omegatoy]

 :yanswered on ABS!!

[Mr Gav]

Yeah, just read it Graham, cheers 

[Mr Gav]

Turned out not to be the solenoid after all

Here`s the culprit


and as the car had to back in use tonight here`s the temporary fix


And just add araldite, a straightened out picture hook bent to shape and four nails cut to size


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.