Fiat ducato 1.9TD Starter motor problems
Steve H
it works.
Continuation of subject on the original posting below.
The problem still exists.
this fault is intermittant - if as Kevin says that it is something to do
with a relay I would like some guidance as to which one and where it is.
Is there a Fiat expert or auto electrician out there who can help?
Many thanks
Steve.
From: Kevin (k.s...@nltworld.com)
Subject: Re: Fiat 1.9TD Motorhome Starter Motor Probs
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Date: 2002-08-05 01:00:03 PST
I had a very similar problem with a 92 Ducato 1.9 TD some years ago. On odd
occations the soliniod would click but nothing else. A Fiat main dealer
diagnoised a faulty starter motor and replaced it with two new ones to no
avail. They had it in several times but failed to correct the problem.
I then took the vehicle to a specilist autoelectrician who soon found that
the problem was a intermittent minor relay (Sorry, cant remember the details
of which one) and cured the problem for something around a tenner.
Kev
"Steve Hatfield" <xo...@dial.pipex.com> wrote in message
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> It is the second time this has happened on my vehicle and it has only done
> 15.5k miles.
> When I turn the ignition key I just get a click as you hear the starter
> solenoid trip in & then nothing.
> It usually takes a second or third go to get the starter to turn.
> Last time 18 months ago I cured the problem with a replacement starter
> motor.
> But now the second unit has developed the same fault.
>
> Is this common on Ducato 1.9TD's??
> I have tried to strip the solenoid unit down to see if there is a
connection
> problem / corrosion but whilst I can get the unit off I don't seem to be
> able to split the terminal (plastic part) from the remainder of the unit.
> I am worried for investigation??
>
> Steve
Robin Dumpleton
know how to do it give it to an auto-electrician He will probably charge
£20, although he may replace the solenoid, which is £10. The problem is not
related to 1.9's but to Motorhomes in general, we call it SVS Stood Vehicle
Syndrome, where vehicles are left in a field for six months and then things
start to seize. Other problems include seized brake shoes, cables, calipers
etc.
Robin
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Dave Plowman
Robin Dumpleton <robin.du...@btopnworld.com> wrote:
> The solenoid is sticking, strip and oil is the best method
Don't think oiling is recommended - a good clean should do it. But if it's
corrosion of the armature that is causing it to stick it's a short term
solution.
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Steve H
Steve
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Dave Plowman
Steve H <steve.h...@dial.pipex.com> wrote:
> Would a regular squirt with WD 40 help or will it antagonise the
> situation??
As with everything WD40 does, it might be a short term 'solution'.
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Duncan Wood
wrote:
> In article <3ea3ca0d$0$11383$cc9e...@news.dial.pipex.com>,
> Steve H <steve.h...@dial.pipex.com> wrote:
>> Would a regular squirt with WD 40 help or will it antagonise the
>> situation??
>
> As with everything WD40 does, it might be a short term 'solution'.
>
In my bitter experience it antagonises it badly (it'll help briefly) as it
just sticks crap in their. Strip it & clean it.
Guy King
from "Steve H" <steve.h...@dial.pipex.com> contains these words:
> Would a regular squirt with WD 40 help or will it antagonise the situation??
Not generally a good idea...it just attracts the dirt.
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Niall
<steve.h...@dial.pipex.com> wrote:
>It's back to turn the key & the solenoid clicks - second or third attempt &
>it works.
>Continuation of subject on the original posting below.
>The problem still exists.
>this fault is intermittant - if as Kevin says that it is something to do
>with a relay I would like some guidance as to which one and where it is.
>Is there a Fiat expert or auto electrician out there who can help?
>
Check the plug and socket connections behind the instrument panel as
they can become intermittent. I had to separate and clean the relevant
one about every couple of months. Symptoms were exactly as described.
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Niall