X250 Relay Starting Issue

[Adamhratcliffe]

Hello.
I am having an issue with starting on my Relay. 2.2 HDi 2916 model.
Turning the key there is a click. Then a few seconds later another which then speed up and stop.

The results are the same if I’ve got it hooked up to another car so I don’t think it’s the battery. I Have also tried earthing the battery direct to engine and the same.

it seems to me to be a starter or solenoid issue. Have I missed something/what’s the process for replacing a starter in these. When I did myVivaro it needed bumper and rad off.
Thanks.

 

[MisterB]

2916 model, wow ... Nice to see that motorhomes are 'the future' ....


Have you tried to put the battery in charge using a battery charger? Whenever I've had just a clicking noise, it's been lack of 'charge' in the battery, and trying it will eliminate one possible cause. Hooking it up to another battery might not provide enough boost ...

 

[Adamhratcliffe]

Haha, it's a very modern model

I have had it on charge overnight yes. Also, I have a booster pack which I have tried. When connected, I had a voltage of 14.5 and it was still lifeless.

 

[Larby]

Bad earth or positive connection to starter motor?

 

[Adamhratcliffe]

I have tried earthing thr battery direct to the chassis and engine block with no joy. Starter motor connections I haven't tried yet. Is it accessible from underneath or do things need removing.

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[Adamhratcliffe]

Starter replaced last night and still no joy. Now when I turn the key, there is a fast clicking but no cranking.

 

[Landy Andy]

Have you tried connecting power, (live and neg) direct to the starter?

That is what I would do to work out if it is the starter or the supply.

 

[Spanner]

Is the clicking noise coming from the fusebox or the starter area ?

 

[Adamhratcliffe]

Have you tried connecting power, (live and neg) direct to the starter?

That is what I would do to work out if it is the starter or the supply.

Yes, when I did it powered correctly, asin clicked into position and spun.

 

[Adamhratcliffe]

Is the clicking noise coming from the fusebox or the starter area ?

I would say the starter area but definitely not in the cab.

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[Spanner]

Have you tried a short length of wire between the main feed to the solenoid and the small terminal on the solenoid. This would rule out a fault between the ignition switch and solenoid.