Not starting easy

Thepoolman · 2020-02-15 20:00:14

Hi guys, probably easy to guess but my van struggled to start couple times and dash lights dimmed and could hear it might die so I'm hoping simple replace battery but any suggestions on best place or what brand to look at getting. Cheers all

vaz2121 · 2020-02-16 01:44:17

Thepoolman wrote:

Hi guys, probably easy to guess but my van struggled to start couple times and dash lights dimmed and could hear it might die so I'm hoping simple replace battery but any suggestions on best place or what brand to look at getting. Cheers all

I went for the 096 sized battery for my van which was fitted with the smaller compatable size but I had a 096 Lion battery in my old diesel golf that I swaped out in mean time .............

I've been keeping an eye on eBa* for an decent 096 battery for the price or less than the price of a 012 I think is the equivilant smaller output listed..........

Halfrauds prices is a big NoNo for me Try some of your local motor factors (ie TMS) they can sometimes come up with good prices and lets face it .....................
On you doorstep for warranty if needs etc and get it right away even if it's a couple quid more is sometimes way to go........

Thepoolman · 2020-02-16 09:48:13

Hi Vaz, yes I been looking at local parts dealers around me and so far Halford been cheapest, but I have a mate who will test it today if I get it started and take it to him, he can get better prices too through his mechanic trade discounts. I just need it to start later lol lucky for me my work is walking distance so no to worried if can't sort today, I'll check out your 096 sized option, thanks for advice.

Thepoolman · 2020-02-16 15:48:21

New battery in and nothing, lights on but just a click sound.....RAC on their way

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vaz2121 · 2020-02-16 16:22:27

Thepoolman wrote:

New battery in and nothing, lights on but just a click sound.....RAC on their way

Oh ............Sounds starter or wiring issue

Thepoolman · 2020-02-16 16:53:36

RAC said starter motor. Next job on my list .battery returned full refund sorted

Thepoolman · 2020-02-16 17:04:21

Starter motor easy to replace !?

vaz2121 · 2020-02-17 00:23:20

I've never needed to change a starter on van so can't really comment .....
Be all down to access I'd imagine..............

Did RAC man make any other comments like poor or cr*py connections ..........

(In past Ive had that little wire from solenoid to starter fail on me before just from falling to bits)...........

Was just incase you had bad or coroded earth{engine to chassis and earthing through throttle cable or similar} or feed cable ETC ............

kenbw2 · 2020-02-17 01:15:55

Thepoolman wrote:

Starter motor easy to replace !?

I replaced mine once, on the 1.9TD. Took me half an hour, in and out job.

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Thepoolman · 2020-02-17 15:29:59

yes he said wires look fine and overall a clean bay and engine and van condition, ive been shopping round local suppliers and gor from £50 to £80 from one dealer but needs the number off the starter and another said £95.00 plus vat Boasch and dont need the number off the starter, having as nosey tonight to see if i can make a start with removing the bolts Storm weather permitting, then just pick up replacement weekend and Bert i hope be back on the road.

kenbw2 · 2020-02-18 02:03:04

You could confirm if it's the starter by roling down a hill. Give it a good glow plug warm and see how well it starts on there

badrobot · 2020-02-18 19:58:23

Thepoolman wrote:

yes he said wires look fine and overall a clean bay and engine and van condition, ive been shopping round local suppliers and gor from £50 to £80 from one dealer but needs the number off the starter and another said £95.00 plus vat Boasch and dont need the number off the starter, having as nosey tonight to see if i can make a start with removing the bolts Storm weather permitting, then just pick up replacement weekend and Bert i hope be back on the road.

Thepoolman, I have fitted a brand new one and promptly removed it again after van died an untimely death. It only had about a months use. Very easy job to do, few bolts etc. Can send it you for £60+delivery cost. If interested let me have your postcode and I'll get on it.

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Thepoolman · 2020-02-19 08:09:14

Hi Ken, yes I have the pleasure of living get in a new build flat road and have no chance of a downhill bump start. My luck lol. Thanks though

Hi Bad robot, thanks for offer but my son said he will get one through his trade discount as a mechanic, I've tried using my Allen keys to loosen the bolts but we'll stuck, I'll borrow some socket sets weekend, and thank you for the offer.

Thepoolman · 2020-02-23 17:45:32

All sorted and starts up nice and quick, roll on my week off in March now, cheers to all for help and advice

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