Forgot to mention to check the earthing strap from the engine to chassis.
Kees Oudesluijs
Op 14-8-2017 om 13:40 schreef Michael Oritt:
> Paul--
>
> If the starter motor engaged the flywheel and turns over the engine
> normally when you jump across the two solenoid lugs the problem lies
> somewhere between the ignition key switch and the solenoid. Either
> your solenoid, starter button, ignition switch or one of the wires
> connecting these components is likely the culprit.
>
> Best--Michael Oritt
>
>
> On Mon, Aug 14, 2017 at 6:36 AM, Paul Leeks <paull at glasgows.co.uk
>
> Hi all
>
> I having a bit of trouble starting the Healey.
>
> When I press the starter button, I just get the dull click which
> is then followed by a clunk when I release the button. Eventually
> the car starts, but it usually takes about five or six goes.
> Apart from being a bit annoying, I'm worried that I may be doing
> damage to the starter motor?
>
> The battery is fully charged and I have removed, cleaned and
> re-tightened all the connections to the battery, relay switch and
> starter motor. (During which I inadvertently shorted the two
> heavy duty cables that connect to the relay which did turn the
> engine over ... I then remembered to disconnect the battery :-)
>
> Any thoughts on what I should try next?
>
> Many thanks
>
> Paul Leeks
> BN4
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