Home > Technical (L322) > L322 4.4 TDV8. Starter Motor doesn't always engage when cold |
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northernmonkeyjones Member Since: 24 Mar 2012 Location: derby Posts: 8499 |
Have a search on here, there is a sometimes problem with the starter and they do fail on occasion. There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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17th Jan 2021 5:19pm |
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V8 Bob Member Since: 15 Mar 2018 Location: Cumbria Posts: 356 |
The solenoid is part of the starter issues normally revolve around the main feed in the solenoid getting sooted up/burnt. I had to replace mine at 80k. I don’t think you can detach the solenoid with the starter in place..... 2012 tdv8 Westminster arrived Jan 19 gone Dec 23
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17th Jan 2021 5:36pm |
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coopss Member Since: 21 Apr 2018 Location: Hampshire Posts: 281 |
I’ve had a new battery and starter and still get this issue. It can not do it for a few days, then sometimes once, sometimes four times, hot or cold. Occasionally I get the click then 2 seconds later it starts.
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17th Jan 2021 5:45pm |
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Weegie Member Since: 09 Jun 2014 Location: East Sussex Posts: 3233 |
In cold weather the load on the starter will increase which in turn puts a load on the connections. Have you checked the battery connections? If not properly pushed on and tightened the symptoms you describe are one possibility. John
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17th Jan 2021 6:33pm |
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DrRob Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Petersfield, Hampshire Posts: 4298 |
Battery to starter lead is apparently made up of 4 different sections plus a fuse can get dirty...just what I’ve read on here. Search using starter+motor in the search box function Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
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17th Jan 2021 9:11pm |
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Jayk69 Member Since: 08 Feb 2018 Location: Daventry Posts: 601 |
I have a similar issue on mine!! cannot make my mind up if the starter is failing or bad connection or the push button has an issue. i can go days with no issues then it will play up then nothing.
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18th Jan 2021 9:12am |
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Baltic Blue Member Since: 13 Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3759 |
I am not a gambling man, but I would put my money on the starter motor to go first.
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18th Jan 2021 9:25am |
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mpirie Member Since: 26 Jun 2012 Location: In the Highlands Posts: 898 |
I would also suggest you're going to have to replace the starter motor.
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18th Jan 2021 10:03am |
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Jayk69 Member Since: 08 Feb 2018 Location: Daventry Posts: 601 |
I agree it will but it is not clicking often enough yet though now i have said that it will pack up completely 2012 Vogue 4.4 TDV8 - Current
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18th Jan 2021 10:53am |
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Baltic Blue Member Since: 13 Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3759 |
I waited for a nice warm day then changed it.
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18th Jan 2021 11:56am |
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Philip Member Since: 05 Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2562 |
There must be a reason the same starter motor contacts burn out on the 4.4, but not the 3.6... |
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18th Jan 2021 2:50pm |
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Baltic Blue Member Since: 13 Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3759 |
What we all really need is some sort of anti spark grease to put on the copper contacts and prevent arcing burn.
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18th Jan 2021 3:23pm |
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Philip Member Since: 05 Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2562 |
Sounds more like high resistance developing somewhere in the starter feed. |
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18th Jan 2021 4:03pm |
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Baltic Blue Member Since: 13 Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3759 |
Both Mpirie Mike and myself stripped failed motors and were gobsmacked by how badly burned the contacts were.
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18th Jan 2021 4:12pm |
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