306 starter motor solenoid problem

i own a 306 non turbo diesel.

Recently i have been finding it difficult to turn the engine over, it just
goes 'click'.

I have an ai606 toad cat 1 alarm on there, was working fine and then
started to deteriorate.

Is it my solenoid? motor? please help

Cheers all, Ian

 

How old is the battery?

Ron Robinson

 

Sounds very much like a knackered battery.

 

Sticky starter, and/or sticky solenoid.

They're very cheap from your local motorfactor - just replace it.

 

But then it would still turn over, albeit very slowly - unless the battery
was TOTALLY flat (unlikely). If he's just getting a click, and no other
action, then it can only be the starter really !

 

cheers for the help, it isnt the battery, i wor for a car audio specialists
and have tried all sorts of batteries etc.. and can only conclude that its
the starter. will have to get a new solenoid from the factors. Cheers guys

 

No it wouldn't - not if a cell or two have gone off duty (and it can happen
pretty suddenly). If in doubt, turn on headlights, activate starter. If
the lights go out, it's probably battery.

Anyway, he says it isn't the battery, which leaves bad contacts somewhere,
solenoid u/s or grotty starter. I think that's just about where he came
in...

Ron Robinson

 

Next time it happens, just give the solenoid on the side of the starter
awhack with a hammer and try it again. Chances are, if the solenoid IS the
problem then this will get you started.

 

Try jump leads to prove point

Bill

 

Used to get this problem years ago. It is normally caused by
dirty/loose/corroded battery terminals. Undo them, clean thoroughly (emery
paper is good) and coat in Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly) before reassembling.