306 xsi wont turn over

Discussion in 'Peugeot 306' started by iwant, Jan 27, 2007.

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    iwant Guest

    my xsi wont turn over, well it did once out of around a 100 goses. its
    just giving a click witch sounds like starter/ solinoid. i removed the
    starter and got it checked at the local auto electrics and the starter
    is fine, while it was of i put the car in gear and rocked to inspect
    the flywheel and all ok.

    tryed anouther battery but still the same. earth lead seems to be
    fine. the car is a 1997 (R) 60.000 miles.
     
    iwant, Jan 27, 2007
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    123 Guest

    have you checked the voltage going to the starter?

    definetly sounds like a faulty starter motor
     
    123, Jan 27, 2007
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    Chrs Guest

    sounds like a bad starter.check the volts going to the starter,it might
    be o,k off the car but when its got to turn over the engine thats when
    you need the power.
     
    Chrs, Jan 27, 2007
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    Brian Guest

    If you have had the starter checked, then I would suspect a bad earth
    connection, or battery connection.
    You can check the starter yourself by shorting between the main positive
    terminal on the solenoid, to the smaller spade terminal which is normally
    powered by the ignition switch. The starter should run when you do this.
    Are the lights dimming when you try to start the engine?
     
    Brian, Jan 27, 2007
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    iwant Guest

    Thanks to all who replyed, problem now solved. Thanks to your help
     
    iwant, Jan 29, 2007
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    Phil Cook Guest

    What was it in the end? Since these posts are all archived on Google
    it may help somebody in the future to know.
     
    Phil Cook, Jan 29, 2007
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    iwant Guest

    the threded bar that takes the live on the starter was loose on the
    iner casing causing weak power supply.

    if anyone reading this is thinking of removing a starter from the 16v
    xsi may i recommed you you remove the air box, undo the 3 starter
    bolts, using your left hand. you can just manage to turn the turn the
    starter round so that the terminals are facing you, this will leave
    your right had free to remove the 13mm and 8mm nuts without dropping
    the starter so have the ratchet and extention bar ready to hand
    first.take care not to loose the starter as you could risk damadge to
    the rad.once clear of the terminals you will need an assitant who can
    reach up from underneath to take it from you. very fiddily job but in
    my oppinion the best way. aproximate removal time is 20 mins. on
    replacing be sure to offer it back up terminal end first and connect
    the terminals first, if not you will be taking it of again
     
    iwant, Jan 29, 2007
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