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2.1 dj ignition prob
Posted: 13 Jun 2012, 10:49
by mart 475
hi from time to time when starting my bus absolutely nowt happens. problem is its getting worse wheras it used to happen maybe once in ten starts its now happening all the time. when i turn the key it just makes the sound of the fuel pump engaging if i turn it a few more times it starts. hope this makes sense to someone out there. any help would be greatly appreciated[ ta
Re: 2.1 dj ignition prob
Posted: 13 Jun 2012, 18:58
by tonytech
Most probably the ignition switch, can you hear a slight click from the x relay in the fusebox?
The other possibility is the starter motor and its earths.
Put a voltmeter on the small wire at the starter motor, if you get 10v + then start looking at the starter motor.
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Re: 2.1 dj ignition prob
Posted: 14 Jun 2012, 08:17
by hammy44
i had similar a few years ago changed the battery no probs since
Re: 2.1 dj ignition prob
Posted: 14 Jun 2012, 09:58
by slowcoach
second tonytech-
crappy ignition switches wear out and cause annoying ignition troubles.. had me on a goose chase for days...
Re: 2.1 dj ignition prob
Posted: 16 Jun 2012, 09:33
by mart 475
thanks for input. forgot 2 say have replaced ignition switch and checked battery and terminals.will check starter n earths thanks.
Re: 2.1 dj ignition prob
Posted: 19 Jun 2012, 16:41
by mart 475
hi problem solved,dodgy solonoid on starter. thanks for input