Davejenks23 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I've had an issues with my HPC ever since i had it 5 years ago which now seems to be getting worse. When I try and start the car sometimes I just hear a click and the engine doesn't turn over. If i keep trying then eventually it will go but this can take many attemps. It is not that the battery is flat as it even does it even with a new fully charged one. The number of times I have to try it before it will trun over has been increasing recently and can be as many as 10 or more. Has anyone got any suggestions. Is there a knack that I just don't have or is a component slowly failing? Any suggestion would be welocme. Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Dirt in the solenoid ? Had mine apart and serviced it a fortnight ago. Check all big cable terminations - live and earth to engine and earths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Deslandes Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Either a poor battery connection to the starter, a faulty solenoid or, possibly, dirty commutator/brushes. Turn the headlights on and turn the key. If the lights dim then it would suggest a poor connection, otherwise the solenoid, which is mounted on the starter, or the motor itself, requires attention. Take the starter off and find a local motor electric specialist who will be able to refurbish it at a lot less than a new starter, unless you fancy having a go at it yourself. Its not too hard to get off , two electrical connections (make sure you disconnect the battery first), two bolts into the bell housing and a single bolt at the front end of the starter securing a 'steady' bracket to the block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted November 28, 2012 Member Share Posted November 28, 2012 YHBM Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myothercarsa2cv Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 If you hit the starter motor with a hammer, does it work? (You might think I'm joking but I carried a hammer in the 2CV for months before I had saved enough pennies for a new one same symptoms) Edited by - myothercarsa2cv on 28 Nov 2012 15:09:06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Do you have the 1:1 Bosch starter motor or a gear driven variety (Normally Valeo)?? The way to tell is if there is a right angle bracket securing the rear of the starter motor to the engine block? If you have this type with the bracket, ditch it and get a gear driven type. The Bosch motors are not good, exacerbated by any additional loads on cranking such as higher lift cams or increased compression ratios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 And if you are removing the starter , disconnect the battery. Otherwise you will short the motor out on the steering column and set fire/melt a few components Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Common Sense. Who on earth would do otherwise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Dunno - See here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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