Diesel engine problems

So it still doesnt crank over.

When I short the starter by placing a screw driver between the two connectors I get a spark but nothing else. No 'clink' or drive. Not a thing. I dread having to think about removing this starter. It is going to be the death of me trying to get it out.

When the key is turned headlights and interior lights dim if that makes a difference to you?

Sitec, you are correct it is the 4M40 engine. I really need another body here to help with a jump start. Ive got the wiring circuits in the Haynes manual so ill see what fuses I can swap out. Problem is the bloke has wired in an aftermarket dual battery set up, electric low pressure pump, stereo and some other stuff and his wiring is as ugly as I am. I just want to rip it all out. But id likely make it worse. I'll check over the positive and negative wiring from the battery for the approx first meter or so to see if there is much corrosion or if I'm having connections issues anywhere.

If it isn't something obvious, I'm going to have to get an auto elec around to help me soon

Had any luck with this yet Sean???
Andrew

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Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Had any luck with this yet Sean???
Andrew

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Not yet. I've checked the ignition wiring, and as far as I can tell everything is fine.

Glow plugs are getting power.

It is almost certain the starter motor is dead, and that's going to be a task, if not impossible to get it out (not joking).

I'm waiting for a sparky mate to come over and have a look. Failing that I'm going to give a proper auto elec a call.

Go in from underneath.Undo the tailshaft from the diff and tie it up out of the way.You need extension bars and uni-joint sockets.Trytoo starter is a pig to remove too;);););) Much easier with the tailshaft out of the way.
Andrew

if you need a hand let me know, I'm coming up for the weekend of the 30th jan, not a biggy to chuck my diesel compression gear and some other sundry stuff in the back of the disco and come have a look for you, if you've got a bed and a couple of feeds with my name on it I can throw you a friday evening or sunday morning into the mix.

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Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

if you need a hand let me know, I'm coming up for the weekend of the 30th jan, not a biggy to chuck my diesel compression gear and some other sundry stuff in the back of the disco and come have a look for you, if you've got a bed and a couple of feeds with my name on it I can throw you a friday evening or sunday morning into the mix.

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That sounds pretty good to me. I'll send you a PM so we can chat off line.

ONYA Dave.
Andrew

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Originally Posted by LandyAndy

ONYA Dave.
Andrew

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Spoke with Dave on the phone and he certainly sounds like he knows what's happening. Next weekend we will get the starter out, bit of diagnostics and if required fit another starter, which should see the car going... Fingers crossed. Dave mentioned that some specific tools are needed so getting the starter out was, as crap, as I had experienced without them.

Looking forward to it!

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Originally Posted by SeanP

Spoke with Dave on the phone and he certainly sounds like he knows what's happening. Next weekend we will get the starter out, bit of diagnostics and if required fit another starter, which should see the car going... Fingers crossed. Dave mentioned that some specific tools are needed so getting the starter out was, as crap, as I had experienced without them.

Looking forward to it!

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jeez- just to pull a bloody starter out...special tools (shakes head).
I'm guessing we are all waiting for the update after Dave looks at it.
Hope she comes to life!

theres a difference between special, specific and high end.

I have a specific set of sockets and extensions that make this job easy, they're not special, you can go and buy them from lots of placed but they cost more than generic low to midrange set.

the difference between the sets comes down to it being a 1 hour job or a 6 hour job.

theres a lot more swear words in a 6 hour job.

theres more beer time after the 1 hour job.