Starter Motor Solenoid Kits still available

Polox · 25th October 2019, 23:01

Hi.
Just wondering of the solenoid kits for starter motors are still available. I cannot find any details on Ebay. I have a 2004 75 Auto and I think my starter motor is on the way out. At this stage just one click and it goes on the second try but assume it may get worse. Off to the auto electrician soon but would like to know if the solenoid kits are still available.
Cheers
Jeff : Australia

trikey · 25th October 2019, 23:07

One of these perhaps....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-...QAAMXQcVNQ6ynp

Tenesmus · 25th October 2019, 23:12

I think that's the one I got. Been on the car 4 and a half years now...

elefsis · 26th October 2019, 17:28

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Originally Posted by Polox

Hi.
Just wondering of the solenoid kits for starter motors are still available. I cannot find any details on Ebay. I have a 2004 75 Auto and I think my starter motor is on the way out. At this stage just one click and it goes on the second try but assume it may get worse. Off to the auto electrician soon but would like to know if the solenoid kits are still available.
Cheers
Jeff : Australia

DMGR's stocks the kits.

Polox · 26th October 2019, 21:09

Thanks for the details re sourcing the solenoid kits. I usually allow at least a 14 day delivery time from UK to Australia. This has been the first week of what I call the "one click" start. Can I assume this may gradually get worse over time? Is it one of those things that may go for ages before finally not being able to start at all? My thoughts being to order solenoid kit now and hang in there until it arrives. Other option is take to Auto Elec who I assume will say, Yep needs a new starter motor which I am pretty sure are not an off the shelf item here in Australia. Is it possible that Auto Elecs can repair the existing solenoid that is on the way out? Also cannot see logic in attempting to remove the starter motor unless you have a repair kit on hand. Appreciate any comments from members previous experience. To clarify my car is a petrol, auto KV6 2004 Rover 75.

Devilish · 26th October 2019, 22:53

14 days, what by rowing boat or what. ok if not important, I shipped a set of Serpent alloys to Australia by air, 3 days later he sent me a pic of them on his motor. I know the chap who does the kits, he lives near me. I have several sets.

Your starter will eventually fail to turn over. PM me if you want a kit in a few days.

As for your auto electrician, if he has a new or recon alternator, he should have the kits. if he says it needs a new alternator, he wants to rip you off, or does not know how to spend 5 mins replacing the solenoid contacts,.

Tracker · 26th October 2019, 23:19

These kits are excellent. The original starter motors on our cars are very strong and reliable, the only weak part being the solenoid contacts. I was suffering intermittent starting on my KV6 auto; I fitted one of these kits over a year ago and it has started first time every time ever since.

Arctic · 26th October 2019, 23:34

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Originally Posted by Tracker

These kits are excellent. The original starter motors on our cars are very strong and reliable, the only weak part being the solenoid contacts. I was suffering intermittent starting on my KV6 auto; I fitted one of these kits over a year ago and it has started first time every time ever since.[/QUOTE

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Hi Crispin.
I fitted one on my MGZT back in 2011 and until I decided to change my car last November the starter was still working great, it is one of the first jobs I do if I purchase a R40 or MGZT so my current Tourer as one in as well, I purchased quite a few sets from Carl.

I did have a nice thread going on the subject by PB have ruined it

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=227316

Devilish · 28th October 2019, 22:01

Ok Jeff.
Your KV6 AUTO kit is booked to be picked up in the morning. Express Air, expected delivery date Friday 1st

Arctic has probably posted this. My only tip is to use a impact hex socket, especially on the easy to see waaay out in the open top bolt.
Use a dodec socket and FUBAR the head and you will rue the day, big time.

Polox · 4th November 2019, 20:11

Hi Steve.
Parcel arrived in Australia all good. I guess say 4 days allowing for the weekend. Guess what, all last week my 75 has been starting perfectly first time and still doing so !!. Great to have the kit though as I assume my first starts won't last.
Cheers
Jeff

25th October 2019, 23:01	#1
Polox Regular poster 2001 and 2004 Rover 75's Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Buderim QLD Posts: 47 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Starter Motor Solenoid Kits still available Hi. Just wondering of the solenoid kits for starter motors are still available. I cannot find any details on Ebay. I have a 2004 75 Auto and I think my starter motor is on the way out. At this stage just one click and it goes on the second try but assume it may get worse. Off to the auto electrician soon but would like to know if the solenoid kits are still available. Cheers Jeff : Australia

25th October 2019, 23:07	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,764 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	One of these perhaps.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-...QAAMXQcVNQ6ynp __________________ Lest we forget..

25th October 2019, 23:12	#3
Tenesmus Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Penzance Posts: 481 Thanks: 17 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	I think that's the one I got. Been on the car 4 and a half years now... __________________ 2005 Connoisseur 2.5 auto SE Tourer in BRG with Sandstone Beige and Black piping interior (the 2nd of only 7 Rover 75s produced 5th November 2004, and it’s the 244th of 303 facelift British Racing Green 75 tourers built worldwide). All I've done is add Rover walnut gear knob and handbrake... 2016 Vauxhall Viva SL (Father Jack) "assisted manual" (auto) in purple. Going rusty underneath already...

26th October 2019, 21:09	#5
Polox Regular poster 2001 and 2004 Rover 75's Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Buderim QLD Posts: 47 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Starter Motor Solenoid on the way out!!! Thanks for the details re sourcing the solenoid kits. I usually allow at least a 14 day delivery time from UK to Australia. This has been the first week of what I call the "one click" start. Can I assume this may gradually get worse over time? Is it one of those things that may go for ages before finally not being able to start at all? My thoughts being to order solenoid kit now and hang in there until it arrives. Other option is take to Auto Elec who I assume will say, Yep needs a new starter motor which I am pretty sure are not an off the shelf item here in Australia. Is it possible that Auto Elecs can repair the existing solenoid that is on the way out? Also cannot see logic in attempting to remove the starter motor unless you have a repair kit on hand. Appreciate any comments from members previous experience. To clarify my car is a petrol, auto KV6 2004 Rover 75.

26th October 2019, 22:53	#6
Devilish Been round the block 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cannock Posts: 4,125 Thanks: 3 Thanked 189 Times in 121 Posts	14 days, what by rowing boat or what. ok if not important, I shipped a set of Serpent alloys to Australia by air, 3 days later he sent me a pic of them on his motor. I know the chap who does the kits, he lives near me. I have several sets. Your starter will eventually fail to turn over. PM me if you want a kit in a few days. As for your auto electrician, if he has a new or recon alternator, he should have the kits. if he says it needs a new alternator, he wants to rip you off, or does not know how to spend 5 mins replacing the solenoid contacts,. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, hide the evidence Last edited by Devilish; 26th October 2019 at 23:00..

26th October 2019, 23:19	#7
Tracker Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Dunmow Posts: 350 Thanks: 139 Thanked 83 Times in 72 Posts	These kits are excellent. The original starter motors on our cars are very strong and reliable, the only weak part being the solenoid contacts. I was suffering intermittent starting on my KV6 auto; I fitted one of these kits over a year ago and it has started first time every time ever since.

28th October 2019, 22:01	#9
Devilish Been round the block 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cannock Posts: 4,125 Thanks: 3 Thanked 189 Times in 121 Posts	Ok Jeff. Your KV6 AUTO kit is booked to be picked up in the morning. Express Air, expected delivery date Friday 1st Arctic has probably posted this. My only tip is to use a impact hex socket, especially on the easy to see waaay out in the open top bolt. Use a dodec socket and FUBAR the head and you will rue the day, big time. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, hide the evidence Last edited by Devilish; 28th October 2019 at 22:12..

4th November 2019, 20:11	#10
Polox Regular poster 2001 and 2004 Rover 75's Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Buderim QLD Posts: 47 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Parcel arrived Monday Nov 4th Hi Steve. Parcel arrived in Australia all good. I guess say 4 days allowing for the weekend. Guess what, all last week my 75 has been starting perfectly first time and still doing so !!. Great to have the kit though as I assume my first starts won't last. Cheers Jeff