starter motor

billericaymgxpower · 20th February 2014, 08:57

My 180 has occasionally had a starting issue which up until last week as so intermittent that it did not concern me so much. However, now it is most mornings. When I turn the key starter gives a single click almost like a "spitting' sound. Turn the key again and starter work fine. This morning took a few attempts. Sometimes the starter sounds a little slow. From hot though always starts and never a problem. Battery all ok. Any help appreciated.
Thanks
Sean

FrenchMike · 20th February 2014, 09:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by billericaymgxpower

My 180 has occasionally had a starting issue which up until last week as so intermittent that it did not concern me so much. However, now it is most mornings. When I turn the key starter gives a single click almost like a "spitting' sound. Turn the key again and starter work fine. This morning took a few attempts. Sometimes the starter sounds a little slow. From hot though always starts and never a problem. Battery all ok. Any help appreciated.
Thanks
Sean

Starter itself rarely fails ;
it's rather the solenoid'contacts ;cheap repair:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/?_from=R40...All-Categories

Mike

SD1too · 20th February 2014, 11:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by billericaymgxpower

Battery all ok.

How do you know Sean?

Start by charging it externally for 24 hours. Then, if the problem persists, check the solenoid contacts as Mike suggests.

Simon

billericaymgxpower · 20th February 2014, 14:08

Thanks guys and sorry for late response. Battery all ok Simon as had checked out as suspected that first but thanks for that. Mike, this appears to be a fix to the problem and cheap too thanks. Hopefully starter not too difficult to remove. I'll check out my Haynes manual. Seems this is the issue reading the company website.
Much appreciated
Thanks
Sean

mh007 · 20th February 2014, 17:02

Very straightforward job to do.

Get the airbox out of the way & it's staring you in the face.

You'll probably find three contacts in the kit, you'll only use two but one is a slightly different shape so match them to your old ones (it'll all make sense when stripped)

If you are going to disconnect the battery, make sure you have your radio code handy.

If you have hi-line (satnav/tv) you don't need a code but make sure you follow the shutdown procedure (on here) before disconnecting the battery.

billericaymgxpower · 20th February 2014, 19:11

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Originally Posted by mh007

Very straightforward job to do.

Get the airbox out of the way & it's staring you in the face.

You'll probably find three contacts in the kit, you'll only use two but one is a slightly different shape so match them to your old ones (it'll all make sense when stripped)

If you are going to disconnect the battery, make sure you have your radio code handy.

If you have hi-line (satnav/tv) you don't need a code but make sure you follow the shutdown procedure (on here) before disconnecting the battery.

Smashing. Thanks for that. Am I understanding correctly that to remove the starter motor it is from the top rather than crawling about underneath? Certainly be good if it is.

Thanks
Sean

DMGRS · 21st February 2014, 00:22

I can confirm it does indeed sound like the solenoid contacts - have done a few sets on my Rovers over the years. Nice cheap, easy fix.

Wayne B · 21st February 2014, 01:13

Yes Sean, you are correct. If I remember right, when I did mine I took the battery box out too. Undo the bolts. A little wiggle & she should come out sideways.

Wayne

billericaymgxpower · 21st February 2014, 12:38

Repair kit ordered today so hopefully on the way to a quick and cheap fix

spudtrooper37 · 21st February 2014, 14:10

My 180 had this problem, one of those kits cured it. Three bolts, one is a bit awkward. Battery and tray has to come out.

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billericaymgxpower Posted a thing or two MG ZT, Nissan Patrol, Volkswagen Touareg, Vauxhall Frontera Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Billericay Essex Posts: 1,024 Thanks: 401 Thanked 174 Times in 138 Posts	Thanks guys and sorry for late response. Battery all ok Simon as had checked out as suspected that first but thanks for that. Mike, this appears to be a fix to the problem and cheap too thanks. Hopefully starter not too difficult to remove. I'll check out my Haynes manual. Seems this is the issue reading the company website. Much appreciated Thanks Sean

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mh007 This is my second home MG ZT260 SE, MG ZT190+, MG ZTT 160, R75 Conn SE 2.0, R75 Conn SE 2.5 X 3, R75 Club SE 1.8, P5B Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Keynsham, Bristol Posts: 4,211 Thanks: 65 Thanked 635 Times in 499 Posts	Very straightforward job to do. Get the airbox out of the way & it's staring you in the face. You'll probably find three contacts in the kit, you'll only use two but one is a slightly different shape so match them to your old ones (it'll all make sense when stripped) If you are going to disconnect the battery, make sure you have your radio code handy. If you have hi-line (satnav/tv) you don't need a code but make sure you follow the shutdown procedure (on here) before disconnecting the battery.

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Wayne B Loves to post MGZT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Havant Posts: 312 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Yes Sean, you are correct. If I remember right, when I did mine I took the battery box out too. Undo the bolts. A little wiggle & she should come out sideways. Wayne

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billericaymgxpower Posted a thing or two MG ZT, Nissan Patrol, Volkswagen Touareg, Vauxhall Frontera Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Billericay Essex Posts: 1,024 Thanks: 401 Thanked 174 Times in 138 Posts	Repair kit ordered today so hopefully on the way to a quick and cheap fix