Solenoid problem?

[J_E_T]

Had the Tuscan out in the Scottish sunshine :-) yesterday, but had an issue starting it.

Turned the key to be met with the loud 'click' from the starter motor, but engine didn't fire up. Tried this a few times, rocked the car in gear, still the same. Eventually a few tries later and it fired up! After a spin in the car, put it back in the garage, engine off, tried to start it again and same 'click' as before

Is it a sticking solenoid? Can it be removed/cleaned up fairly simply or is it a sign of needing a replacement starter? Any hints/tips/walkthroughs much appreciated.

[Konrod]

Could just be the battery - how old is it and has it been checked recently?

J

[J_E_T]

Yeh the battery is fine, plenty power. Just had a cutoff switch for it fitted at the last service, to stop the power draining off it.

Posted this request on the Tuscan thread too and going to try and get the starter out at the weekend and clean it up, see if that helps.