Thread: Td5 intermittent longer crank time when starting

There is a spacer available that can be used to shim the CPS to the right gap.

I've had the noisy crank fault before and tried that, but it was just a "noisy" starter motor, changed that and no issues since.

Just note that it was cranking fine, the only issue was the interference from it when cranking.

Originally Posted by shack

There is a spacer available that can be used to shim the CPS to the right gap.

I've had the noisy crank fault before and tried that, but it was just a "noisy" starter motor, changed that and no issues since.

Just note that it was cranking fine, the only issue was the interference from it when cranking.

Thanks for the reply mate! Starter motor was on my mind as a possibility as well. Did you replace the whole unit or rebuild it using the solenoid/plunger kit?

Originally Posted by PeteCrenshaw

Thanks for the reply mate! Starter motor was on my mind as a possibility as well. Did you replace the whole unit or rebuild it using the solenoid/plunger kit?

I rebuilt the solenoid, but that didn't help.

I ended up putting a good 2nd hand one on.

It's the actual motor that's noisy I guess.

Shack's answer is a goodie.

But remember, "just because it's new doesn't mean it's good " is a mantra everyone should learn. Can you beg another CPS from somewhere?

Originally Posted by Tins

Shack's answer is a goodie.

But remember, "just because it's new doesn't mean it's good " is a mantra everyone should learn. Can you beg another CPS from somewhere?

Yeah, I'll have a look for another one - it's been doing me fine for the last year though. The other thought I had was that if this problem were CPS related (either sensor or wiring), would I not also experience problems while driving? As far as I know the CPS is constantly feeding information to the ECU, and my issue has always been limited to the occasional start-up.

Originally Posted by PeteCrenshaw

Yeah, I'll have a look for another one - it's been doing me fine for the last year though. The other thought I had was that if this problem were CPS related (either sensor or wiring), would I not also experience problems while driving? As far as I know the CPS is constantly feeding information to the ECU, and my issue has always been limited to the occasional start-up.

Yes. Most likely. Which is why I said shack's answer was a goodie.

Have a read here. I haven't read the entire thing but you may get some help.

Originally Posted by PeteCrenshaw

Yeah, I'll have a look for another one - it's been doing me fine for the last year though. The other thought I had was that if this problem were CPS related (either sensor or wiring), would I not also experience problems while driving? As far as I know the CPS is constantly feeding information to the ECU, and my issue has always been limited to the occasional start-up.

Before a big drive...

Start the car, clear faults, go for aforementioned big drive, turn car off, turn ignition back but don't start or try and crank it over.

Scan for faults, see what you have..I bet it's only appearing after cranking.

Problem all sorted! Turned out to be the worn/pitted solenoids (see attached pic) on the starter motor. I replaced these with a $20 eBay kit and she starts beautifully each and every time Thanks to everyone for their suggestions!