Johnty Lyons Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Have just run into a problem with a Brise Starter the Solenoid will not drop out so when car starts engine turns starter instead of pinion dropping out same thing happens if it dosn't start let go key and starter continues to run even with MFU disconnected and even if you dis the soleniod wire ☹️ seems like pinion is jamming in mesh and not returning thus keeping main contacts closed, Anyone had this before or any ideas??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrigsby Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Johnty I can't help much but Brise have always been very helpful when I've spoken to them, I'd guess a quick call on Monday morning may reveal something useful. They are just down the road from me in Dartford so if there is anything I can do to help let me know. Rob G www.SpeedySeven.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xflow7 Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 The starter on my xflow (stock, not Brise) jammed on the first or second time I turned it over. A quick thinking friend (who'd seen it happen before) gave it a whack with a wrench (mind the hot lead ❗) which unstuck it. Never happened again. I think it's not unusual for the solenoids on pre-engaged starters to be a little sticky at the ends of their travel when new. In general, I think they loosen up after having been cycled a number of times. However, I suppose if it's a continuing problem it may mean some kind of service is required. It could also be a jam of the pinion in the ring gear I suppose, but it's hard to imagine it wouldn't un-jam itself as it turned, unless there is a draft angle that is reversed on the ring gear or something. Not sure any of this is of much help to you. Apologies if not. Dave Edited by - xflow7 on 2 Apr 2005 15:21:04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnty Lyons Posted April 2, 2005 Author Share Posted April 2, 2005 Well its not the pinion binding, cos now ive pulled the exhaust off and the brace out and removed it it stil does it on the bench And it's not the gearbox cos ive striped that and cleaned and reassembled it so its the solenoid itself either internall short or sticking. The car itself had an oil problem it was everywhere, would remind you of a Xflow, the starter was full of it [now cleaned with carb cleaner ] I'll set to the solenoid next and see where I get from there B****dy cars,perhaps i should go back to IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 You wouldn't enjoy life as much in IT. Trust me. I'd swap with you in an instant. In fact I'd work *for* you if we weren't so geographically challeneged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonbell Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Not so fast Nig......the hours are long and the pay is crap 😬 Simon Bell - Caterham 7 Duratec R I`ve seen the future.....and it`s powered by duratec Check out the website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 and thats not even considering the abuse hurled at us menial employees Emerald Isle's 1st SV 148lbft @ 6091rpm/182bhp @ 6690rpm engineered for low revs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnty Lyons Posted April 3, 2005 Author Share Posted April 3, 2005 Back in yer box Stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 see what i mean The mans a tyrant 😬 Emerald Isle's 1st SV 148lbft @ 6091rpm/182bhp @ 6690rpm engineered for low revs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Duce Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 Just had the same problem .... ☹️ Fitted new brise starter on 1.8k series ....starter does not dis-engage and smoke from starter (switched off quick ...but still). It is only 3 bolts so I cannot think I have fitted it incorrectly - any suggestions please? Peter Missing ths sunshine ... Edited by - Peter Duce on 1 May 2005 11:31:19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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