Hi again Ant,
It looks like a minor issue of mine has become rather major. My lovely van Gladys which you seemed to think was called Rory is currently unable to start about 50% of the time. When the starter enguages there is no issue but it sounds like it doesn't enguage at all, clicks when I try starting, then nothing happens. In the past i've just tried the ignition a couple more times and it's worked. Yesterday however, dropping off mother at the airport in the highly intimidating and secure heathrow drop off point she failed to start. Fortunately push starts work.
What I'd like to know is:
You pointed out a relay which might be the issue, how do I test to see if its the relay or the solenoid? Where is a good place to source the parts? I'd come down to you again but it's a 3 hour trek each way and knowing my luck i'd end up unable to start her stuck at a service station somewhere.
-Adam
Edit: Ah, found a similar thread after some more searching. I have a 1.7 non-turbo C15 1993. Just went out to see what the lights do on ignition but sods law had it that I couldn't recreate the problem. From memory there IS a clicking sound when the key is turned but the lights don't dim. Will try again tomorrow to be sure.
It looks like a minor issue of mine has become rather major. My lovely van Gladys which you seemed to think was called Rory is currently unable to start about 50% of the time. When the starter enguages there is no issue but it sounds like it doesn't enguage at all, clicks when I try starting, then nothing happens. In the past i've just tried the ignition a couple more times and it's worked. Yesterday however, dropping off mother at the airport in the highly intimidating and secure heathrow drop off point she failed to start. Fortunately push starts work.
What I'd like to know is:
You pointed out a relay which might be the issue, how do I test to see if its the relay or the solenoid? Where is a good place to source the parts? I'd come down to you again but it's a 3 hour trek each way and knowing my luck i'd end up unable to start her stuck at a service station somewhere.
-Adam
Edit: Ah, found a similar thread after some more searching. I have a 1.7 non-turbo C15 1993. Just went out to see what the lights do on ignition but sods law had it that I couldn't recreate the problem. From memory there IS a clicking sound when the key is turned but the lights don't dim. Will try again tomorrow to be sure.
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