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johnc
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 28 Sep 2012 : 20:21:50
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Hi all,
I've just come to start my SIV for the first time in some weeks and find there is no response from the solenoid on turning the key.The engine fires up no problem by use of the solenoid button.The ignition switch is new and worked perfectly well on last use.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what the problem could be?
Regards
John |
Edited by - johnc on 28 Sep 2012 20:33:25 |
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Fastback Thomas
Belgium
423 Posts |
Posted - 28 Sep 2012 : 21:00:25
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Maybe just a stupid loose wire on the ignition barrel...
'68 sunbeam rapier fastback {B341006846 OD/LHO}
I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!
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johnc
United Kingdom
212 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2012 : 13:20:44
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| Just done a bit more checking and have confirmed that the ignitionn switch is sending power to solenoid,which must be faulty,can these be repaired or is a replacement required? |
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Fastback Thomas
Belgium
423 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2012 : 18:58:31
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Don't know about that... you can always try...
If it doesn't work you can't brake it anymore so why not try to fix it?
Good luck John
'68 sunbeam rapier fastback {B341006846 OD/LHO}
I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!
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vintageman
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01 Oct 2012 : 01:27:19
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If there's power on the live side of the solenoid and it works when pushing the button then there are only 2 reasons for it not to work
1. solenoid is faulty - the only cure is a replacement - this a standard Lucas item and should be available from any of classic electrics suppliers
2. The trigger circuit current is not getting to earth due to dirty contact and/or corroded mounting - disconnect the power lead at the battery before unbolting the solenoid and removing all corrosion from both the solenoid and the car body - replace and test - if no go you need a replacement solenoid
Do post the outcome
good luck
David
P.S. you should have a starting handle with a series IV! |
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johnc
United Kingdom
212 Posts |
Posted - 01 Oct 2012 : 09:04:40
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Thanks for that.
Confirmation of what I expected,new solenoid on order.
No starting handle as the starting 'dog' was not present when I rebuilt the engine.
Regards
John |
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grumpy1
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 Oct 2012 : 11:15:51
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Originally posted by johnc
Thanks for that.
Confirmation of what I expected,new solenoid on order.
No starting handle as the starting 'dog' was not present when I rebuilt the engine.
Regards
John
Hi John. Just caught up with your solenoid problem. I have a SIV and came back from a weekend away with fellow SROC members to IoW (from Devon) a couple of weeks ago, and had an uneventful trip. Until, that is, the Monday morning when I tried to start the car. The solenoid was clicking, suggesting faulty starter. But as this was replaced some time back it seemed unlikely. Soon traced the fault to the solenoid which clicked with key but wouldn't operate with button on it. The well know Alpine West Midlands Rootes parts supplier had these on the shelf. Received within 2 days, fitted and all now OK. I suspect you will find the same issue. Fortunately mine failed. like your, on my drive not hundreds of miles away. Hope it goes well. Derek |
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johnc
United Kingdom
212 Posts |
Posted - 11 Oct 2012 : 10:51:06
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Fitted new solenoid and all is now fine.
Regards
John |
Edited by - johnc on 11 Oct 2012 11:20:44 |
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Ignition problem
