Non starter.

[melmelody]

Hi all. First of all apologies for my absence on the site for the last 2 years or so. I have been quite a busy boy in work, mostly overseas and with out much internet. I am now back in the world for a while and the other week, whilst trying to get my van up and running after a period of no use, I attempted to start It and after a period of maybe 5 or 6 seconds of cranking the engine I heard a distinctive pop from what seemed to be under the van and then silence. I still get all my dash lights and it will start off a bump but no second stage of the starter, just a small click. Any ideas anyone?? before I go outside rolling around in the snow?? Oh forgot to mention 2.1 mv petrol van manual gearbox. Many thanks in advance for any advice.

[paperhouselad]

Probably a poor or broken connection on the starter solenoid, someone more informed will be along soon to give a more detailed opinion, cheers.

[melmelody]

Thanks for the reply.

[Aidan]

at a guess the live cable from the coil to the starter has burnt out, braided, tend to rust from the outside
new starter motor if I'm right
good to see you back on, and back in the world of good beer