jeep948
Member Since: 16 Feb 2017
Location: Kelso
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| Starter Clicking, changed but still clicking |
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My DS3 cut out on me whilst reversing the other day, it now only clicks when turning the key, so got a used starter motor and put that in.
It is still clicking even after changing it for the other one.
Has anyone came across this before or have any suggestions as to what else it may be?
TIA
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 25th Jan 2018 2:26 pm |
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Dillon
Member Since: 05 Jan 2018
Location: Brighton
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Check the obvious things first like a good battery, are the terminals nice and tight, earthing straps etc.
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| 25th Jan 2018 2:42 pm |
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jeep948
Member Since: 16 Feb 2017
Location: Kelso
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Done all of that, still the same.
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| 25th Jan 2018 2:53 pm |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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Could the used starter be duff?
If not, then I’m sorry to have to ask, but can you turn the engine by hand? Could be seized.
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| 25th Jan 2018 2:54 pm |
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jeep948
Member Since: 16 Feb 2017
Location: Kelso
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There is the possibility that the starter could be faulty, I will need to check that the engine is still turning freely, i will get this done later this evening or in the morning.
UPDATE, Engine turns freely
Last edited by jeep948 on 25th Jan 2018 10:45 pm. Edited 1 time in total
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| 25th Jan 2018 3:25 pm |
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WW88
Member Since: 19 Aug 2017
Location: Northants
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Have you ever changed the oil pump?
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| 25th Jan 2018 6:46 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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you need to check the main 400A fuse, just below the battery + terminal (in a black plastic box, bolted to the terminal)
or check for +12v on the top alternator terminal if easier
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| 25th Jan 2018 7:11 pm |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
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Poor earth connection between car body and engine, try a temporary earth with a jump lead from the battery earth terminal to the engine to test. It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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| 25th Jan 2018 7:52 pm |
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Oiley
Member Since: 17 Jan 2015
Location: Kent
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check your cable from the alternator hasn't grounded out on the front diff drivers side you have to take the belly pans off to view.
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| 25th Jan 2018 8:11 pm |
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jeep948
Member Since: 16 Feb 2017
Location: Kelso
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WW88 wrote:Have you ever changed the oil pump?
Not been changed by me & nothing in the history to say its been done either.
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| 25th Jan 2018 11:01 pm |
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Flack
Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
Location: Preston Lancashire
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As Pete suggested check the 400 amp fuse, quick check just short out the two big connections on the starter if nothing then it’s your fuse.
Flack 
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| 26th Jan 2018 12:02 pm |
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jeep948
Member Since: 16 Feb 2017
Location: Kelso
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M3DPO wrote:Poor earth connection between car body and engine, try a temporary earth with a jump lead from the battery earth terminal to the engine to test.
Tried this and still the same.
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| 27th Jan 2018 5:47 pm |
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jeep948
Member Since: 16 Feb 2017
Location: Kelso
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Pete K wrote:you need to check the main 400A fuse, just below the battery + terminal (in a black plastic box, bolted to the terminal)
or check for +12v on the top alternator terminal if easier
Using a multimeter it looks like this is the issue, there is no feed going through this fuse. Now to try and find another at a weekend to see if it is definitely the issue.
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| 27th Jan 2018 6:13 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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The main thick cable under the car rubs on the front diff.
So have an inspection first.
Some PVC tape, cable tie, and reposition of the cable so it doesn't rub again, maybe a solution.
Get a fuse on order.
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| 27th Jan 2018 6:38 pm |
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