FLAT BATTERY

[SIMS]

THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM WAS A SUSPECTED FLAT BATTERY, AS THE PREVIOUS WEEK I HAD TO JUMP START THE CAR,AND THIS TIME NOT ENOUGH CHARGE EVEN FOR THE INTERIOR LIGHT, FITTED NEW BATTERY LUCAS 590 CRANK SOURCED LOCAL MOTORWORLD CAR STILL WONT START BUT CLICKING FROM STARTER MOTOR WHEN YOU TRY AND TURN OVER, TRY USUAL METHODS OF FREEING STARTER HITTING, ROCKING STILL NOTHING, NEVER HAND ANY PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH STARTING ANY IDEAS

[shpub]

Please turn off the CAPS key as the shouting is deafening everyone.

Sticky/duff solenoid. Usually a recon starter and fit a heat shield. Could be loose leads.

PS the 590 crank AMP battery is lower than the standard spec and can lead to starting problems in the future as it doesn't have as much grunt as the 630 one has.

Steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk

[mikevirgo]

most likely suspect is the solenoid on the starter.they,along with the starter itself,dont like the great amount of heat that they are subjected to on griffs and chimps.ive heard that life expectancy can be as little as 18 months-2 years! its worse on a car with cats as more heat is generated.on my previous chimp i had starter/solenoid assembly replaced 4 times in as many months(luckily under warranty) by a supposedly reputable specialist.so whem you buy a replacement,dont go for recon unit if possible and buy new unit.