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Post by Rachel on Jul 11, 2006 19:47:26 GMT
Hi all As you have probably gathered from the title we are having problems with Manky. When you turn the ignition key there is a clicking noise (like the starter motor on the blink). The battery has been charged and is only a couple of months old anyway. All lights work so there seems to be plenty of power. Tony has tried getting a spark from the solonoid but there doesn't seem to be one. Could this mean we need a new solonoid (I'm sure thats not how its spelt) or is there anything else we should try first? Thanks in advance for your advice Rachel  |
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Post by MiniGT5 on Jul 11, 2006 20:29:33 GMT
sounds like the solinode de rust the earth should fix it.
You should beable to bump it if its only the starter / solinoide
n :-)
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Post by Rachel on Jul 11, 2006 20:53:34 GMT
Cheers Neil Will have a look tomorrow Would have a few problems bumping it as its an auto..........lol ;D Rachel |
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Post by Stephen on Jul 12, 2006 22:47:08 GMT
I had that problem before, turned out to be the starter motor connection. it worked when tightened up but was only really fixed with a new motor, but perhaps it could also be something to do with the solenoid. I think the connection was damaged on mine so it never really tightened up properly.
Stephen
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Post by MiniHaven on Jul 13, 2006 6:19:50 GMT
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Post by MiniHaven on Jul 13, 2006 6:21:55 GMT
hi rachel is this a new post since phone call? are you still having problems ?
like the other post says it could be rust on the inner wing behind the remote solonoid , held in with two very small nuts and bolts , thie remote solonoid needs to be a good earth in order to work .
to test your starter use a battery and a set of jump leads and connect the earth to the alternator bracket and strike the bolt that goes to the starter from the solonoid with the red positive jump lead (caution may be sparks ), if the starter kicks in you know the motor is ok if it dont its buggered .
if the starter kicks in then your problem will be iether terminations or solonoid .
hope thats helpfull
give us a bell at minibizz
regards shawn
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Post by Rachel on Jul 18, 2006 19:32:43 GMT
Good news ;D Tony had the starter motor rebuilt today and Manky now starts  Bad news  petrol pouring from carb again  Thanks Dave for the solenoid, but we didn't use it, so will return it to you when we see you.  Rachel |
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Post by Rachel on Jul 19, 2006 17:52:43 GMT
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Post by monkeyjim on Jul 19, 2006 21:15:11 GMT
hooray
hope the cooling probs are sorted soon
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Post by Rachel on Jul 19, 2006 21:32:34 GMT
Hi Dave Tony going to change water pump this week, then ask Dave (Darren's contact) to sort out the timing. Then it's fingers crossed.............again............lol Rachel |
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Post by Rachel on Sept 5, 2006 18:03:00 GMT
Hi all Hate to say this but Manky is misbehaving yet again......  Broke down on Eastbourne seafront last week, misfiring and carb pouring petrol again.  Left him there as punishment for a couple of days before getting him home. Now can't get a spark at all..... have changed points, condenser, distributor cap, coil and leads..............still no spark Have you any ideas, cos Tony's gonna chuck it on e-bay otherwise ;D Rachel |
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Post by oldgit on Sept 5, 2006 20:53:04 GMT
Bloomin minis ;D Parts that you changed are they new? Was coil feed wires connected right way round ( +, - ) Is points gap clean sometimes even new sets have a greasy film on um.Is rotor arm clean,Are new leads connected tight. Dont want to teach you to suck eggs just some things to check |
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Post by Rachel on Sept 5, 2006 20:56:14 GMT
Cheers Jim
All new parts except the coil. Tony will double check tomorrow.
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Post by Simon1275mpi on Sept 5, 2006 21:20:27 GMT
Get Shawn to do a home visit? Will be cheaper than replacing everything. Good luck.  |
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petrol pouring from carb again 
