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Offline WeekendMechanic

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How do I fix this?
« on: 03 March 2014, 07:55 »
I turn the key and no crank only a long grinding noise untill I let go of the key.
Then when I try it again it starts like nothing is there and continue ok for about two weeks sometimes even a whole month, can anyone give me some insight into what is causing this and how to stop it?
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Offline spudboy6

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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #1 on: 03 March 2014, 11:02 »
Get the battery health checked sounds like its giving in , the click will be your starter motor not getting enough power to turn over the engine

Then start looking at the starter motor its self
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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #2 on: 03 March 2014, 12:40 »
Also check the main earths.
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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #3 on: 05 March 2014, 08:32 »
Quote from: spudboy6 on 03 March 2014, 11:02
Get the battery health checked sounds like its giving in , the click will be your starter motor not getting enough power to turn over the engine

Then start looking at the starter motor its self

My battery is fine its just a little over a year old and its not just one click, its a grinding noise like metal on metal.
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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #4 on: 05 March 2014, 12:30 »
New starter motor then!

Dont think you can get the solenoid section separately
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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #5 on: 05 March 2014, 15:45 »
Quote from: Len on 05 March 2014, 12:30
New starter motor then!

Dont think you can get the solenoid section separately

What about just greasing it up could it be something is getting stuck once in a while?
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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #6 on: 05 March 2014, 20:41 »
No. that could make it worse
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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #7 on: 05 March 2014, 21:42 »
Sounds like the solenoid isn't pushing it out fully or there are worn teeth.
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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #8 on: 06 March 2014, 04:56 »
Ok guys Ill do a little bit more reasearch thanks for all your info :smiley:
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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #9 on: 06 March 2014, 21:31 »
Quote from: Bellend on 05 March 2014, 21:42
Sounds like the solenoid isn't pushing it out fully or there are worn teeth.

This.
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