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(Message started by: wumps on Feb 7^th, 2009, 12:37pm)

Title: flicking clocks TD
Post by wumps on Feb 7^th, 2009, 12:37pm

hi all got a 96 TD every time it starts the clocks reset fitted a new batt and the same occasionaly the starter solinoid sticks and you have to flick the key a couple of times could this all be starter related i have also cleaned all the earth points up

Title: Re: flicking clocks TD
Post by wumps on Feb 7^th, 2009, 2:07pm

update fully charged batt needles still flicker when it stars as norm >:(

Title: Re: flicking clocks TD
Post by scorpio_man on Feb 7^th, 2009, 4:54pm

hi Trevor

is a big enough battery in the first place (CCA)?

generally it points to the battery, but i wonder if your glow plugs are drawing to much current? only an idea. :-/

does it do it all the time or mainly from cold? glow plugs don't come on when the engine is warm,iirc.

hth

Title: Re: flicking clocks TD
Post by wumps on Feb 7^th, 2009, 6:27pm

its the correct batt m8 and it does it most of the time hot or cold it only flickers when the starter solinoid does its silly sticking thing so its looking like it could be the starter drawing exess current

Title: Re: flicking clocks TD
Post by Snoopy on Feb 8^th, 2009, 8:25am

The contacts in the solenoid are either dirty or worn which is the cause of the solenoid clicking.

Depending on the model of starter and solenoid used you may be able to get new contacts . I managed to get some our TD rover when it did the very same thing ..... If I can find the site again I will post it but some searching I am sure will locate them for you .

This SITE (http://www.sherco-auto.com/contacts.htm) will help and identify the parts required.

Title: Re: flicking clocks TD
Post by wumpster on Feb 8^th, 2009, 11:09am

cheers snoopy :D i had almost forgoten how much fun it was owning a scorp after 4 years of mk3s at least its blown the cobwebs off me multi meter ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D