Ferret Starter Problem

[Sylvester]

Hi Folks,

I have a problem!! :banghead:

Ferret Mk 2/4, Has been running fine, then parked up after the shows, now....... It Won't Start!! :argh:

Turn it on, operate starter switch, lights dim but nowt happens! Occasionally the lights brighten slightly then when you operate the switch you get a click/clunk from the starter....but thats it!

Have topped up the batteries, charged them both up, reconnected it all....and same again!! :banghead:

HELP!!! :flower:

Am I overlooking somat or is there a simple remedy?? :rtfm:

All instrument guages and lights work, but its getting me depressed now!

 

Would welcome any suggestions PLEASE!! :wave:

 

All the Best Folks

 

Fred

[Mark]

Hey Fred

 

Have a look at this on here

 

http://www.hmvf.co.uk/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=38&topic=5730.0

 

:whistle:

[Lord Burley]

I'm afraid i had the same problems as described.Turned out to be a shagged starter motor.

[Tony B]

what ae they like for brush replacement? If you can rebulid a Ferret the starter isn't that difficult as long as the windings are OK.

[Sylvester]

Hi All... Me Again!! :schocked:

 

Andrea, I am a paramedic with Kent...I mean South East Coast Amb Serv.!!!

It was much easier to just say Kent!! :tup:

 

Tony, Yes have checked batteries, also these were brand new when I got them two years ago, straight out of the boxes! Had them filled and charged up at my little local battery shop. :cofee:

I did have a loose connection in the switch box when I was recovering the vehicle a couple of years ago, though this was not actually causing a problem at the time...But...Will be taking it apart again soon and inspect it all! :help:

The clunk that I get from the engine on the odd occasions that it makes a contact is definately a solenoid kick!

But I am now wondering if ..as there are three contacts on the starter switch...it may well be one of these is up the chuff perhaps?

Will find out soon !!! :captain:

 

Dave and Sirhc thanks, will let you know if all goes T*** Up!! :whistle:

Anyway, All the Beast,

 

Fred :banana:

 

 

[fv1609]

Fred, no treatment without a diagnosis! Have you checked whether the battery voltage still holds up when you turn the ign switch?

 

[Tony B]

Sounding more and more like you got mucky problems. have you tried taking a lead straight from batteries to starter? See if it kicks in. If it does that stops one problem. Silly thing try using a jump lead as an earth, if it works got it. If not its good old tedious find the wire time.

[AlienFTM]

I'm afraid i had the same problems as described.Turned out to be a shagged starter motor.

 

 

I meant to say that when my Mark 2 showed these symptoms (see previous post in thread), this was diagnosed for me and aa A Mech and I spent 6 hours undoing about two bolts from underneath to remove starter motor (without a pack lift cos we were in an outstation miles from home) while a new one was shipped out from Nicosia, then another six hours putting the new one in via the reverse route only to find (obviously) that this was not the problem.h

[Sylvester]

Cheers Alien!! :box:

 

I have been tied up on a few interior decorating jobs just lately in between shifts.... So... Not been able to pursue my woe's yet on the old girl, but will keep all informed of said problem!! :banghead:

In case it should ever happen to anyone else ou there! :tup:

 

All the Beast

 

Fred :banana: