TD5 starting problem, sort of!

[travelrover]

Hi all

This morning I went to start my faithful TD5. Having waited for the glow light to go out I turned the key to the ignition position and nothing happened. So I tried again and nothing happened, not even the clunk of the solenoid engaging. I tried a third time and she fired.

Not sure what the problem was, it wasn’t particularly cold today, around -1 at this time but was colder last week and no problem.

I had a similar issue around 10 years or so ago and am pretty sure that turned out to be a starter position sensor or something like that, but I don’t recall if the scenario is the same as this one.

Any ideas?

Simon :p

[harlie]

had a similar issue about 6yrs back. Had the Starter motor recon. Hasn't missed a beat since. Wasn't that expensive either.

[travelrover]

Thanks Harlie

Has started no problem since then, but is due for a service in the next couple of weeks so will add it to the list.

Cheers

[travelrover]

Booked it in for service today and was told definitely the starter motor.. Let's hope it last another week ;-)

[Duarte19]

also check this link

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutorials/76115-td5-starter-repair-diy.html

[travelrover]

Thanks Duarte19

That's a very useful link.