Car not starting after rain - Page 2

HarleymanFXD · 21st November 2009, 13:48

Mine has been doing that recently. sometimes it cuts power completely, but I have found that if I fiddle with the battery lead where it connects to the main fuse panel it comes back on. It is sporadic and I have removed the nut and cleaned the contacts which stops it for a while but I suspect it is a dry joint on the battery lead. BTW it's an 05 cdt.

bl52krz · 21st November 2009, 14:05

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Originally Posted by phenonix

Interesting, maybe that, looked at everything else, novice at this, where would look for the corrrosion?
Would you have a link to a picture?

good idea to check battery terminals are not corroded/loose.
then connection to starter motor, earth strap to engine/gearbox, both ends.
plenty more to check.

James.uk · 21st November 2009, 14:31

As prev stated, the test is very simple. When it wont turn over, get someone to hold the key so the ignition is on, then tap the starter with something metalic, if it starts then get the solenoid kit..

The rain was coincidental and unrelated to your problem, but it always rains when your car wont start... heh heh...

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phenonix · 22nd November 2009, 05:23

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Originally Posted by James.uk

As prev stated, the test is very simple. When it wont turn over, get someone to hold the key so the ignition is on, then tap the starter with something metalic, if it starts then get the solenoid kit..

The rain was coincidental and unrelated to your problem, but it always rains when your car wont start... heh heh...

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gonna try that next time, today (Sunday) still happening (not starting)
the battery is less than 2 years old and had it tested recently and was told it was ok.
how does tapping it get it to start, whats happening there?

James.uk · 22nd November 2009, 13:43

The piston in the solenoid is sticking and not moving forward to make connection with the contacts.. A sharp rap will often unstick it if it is trying to move. i.e. being activated by turning the switch at the time.

Solenoid refurb Kits are on ebay for about £12-50 including postage.. :lol:
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HarleymanFXD · 27th November 2009, 17:24

done it again tonight! just got home, parked up, everything went dark. Fiddled with the battery lead, all back on. No corrosion visible, all contacts appear tight.

wierd. I will replace the battery lead methinks.

phenonix · 27th November 2009, 21:24

whereas mine is now starting everytime and i did NOTHING to fix it.

2Diesels · 27th November 2009, 21:33

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Originally Posted by phenonix

whereas mine is now starting everytime and i did NOTHING to fix it.

RESULT!

HarleymanFXD · 28th November 2009, 07:40

temperamental old girls aren't they?

phenonix · 18th December 2009, 21:17

Rained today, first time in a month
Guess what?
Car would'nt start!
Admittedly it started after 2-3 trys but i thinking it "has" to be the rain?

21st November 2009, 14:31	#13
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	As prev stated, the test is very simple. When it wont turn over, get someone to hold the key so the ignition is on, then tap the starter with something metalic, if it starts then get the solenoid kit.. The rain was coincidental and unrelated to your problem, but it always rains when your car wont start... heh heh... . Last edited by James.uk; 21st November 2009 at 14:34..

21st November 2009, 13:48	#11
HarleymanFXD Avid contributor ROVER 75 CDT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oldham Posts: 128 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mine has been doing that recently. sometimes it cuts power completely, but I have found that if I fiddle with the battery lead where it connects to the main fuse panel it comes back on. It is sporadic and I have removed the nut and cleaned the contacts which stops it for a while but I suspect it is a dry joint on the battery lead. BTW it's an 05 cdt.

22nd November 2009, 13:43	#15
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	The piston in the solenoid is sticking and not moving forward to make connection with the contacts.. A sharp rap will often unstick it if it is trying to move. i.e. being activated by turning the switch at the time. Solenoid refurb Kits are on ebay for about £12-50 including postage.. :lol: .

27th November 2009, 17:24	#16
HarleymanFXD Avid contributor ROVER 75 CDT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oldham Posts: 128 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	done it again tonight! just got home, parked up, everything went dark. Fiddled with the battery lead, all back on. No corrosion visible, all contacts appear tight. wierd. I will replace the battery lead methinks.

27th November 2009, 21:24	#17
phenonix Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2001 Club Sedan V6 2.5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,458 Thanks: 18 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts	whereas mine is now starting everytime and i did NOTHING to fix it.

28th November 2009, 07:40	#19
HarleymanFXD Avid contributor ROVER 75 CDT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oldham Posts: 128 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	temperamental old girls aren't they?

18th December 2009, 21:17	#20
phenonix Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2001 Club Sedan V6 2.5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,458 Thanks: 18 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Rained today, first time in a month Guess what? Car would'nt start! Admittedly it started after 2-3 trys but i thinking it "has" to be the rain?