Starting problem

[Gav Peter]

Hi chaps

Wifey popped in on Saturday morning telling me the Colorado wouldn't start So she biked down to the shops for bacon as it was Saturday morning & we all needed bacon butties obviously

Anyhoo, got to have a look at it & yep, it wouldn't start - just a substantial clack noise...

Got the hundee in front & jump leads out - no difference

Clever chap walking by said put it in reverse & rock it to & fro... And woof, the beast lived!!! Did a few on off starts & all good.

Came to this morning & though I'd best check it before she heads off to work but all we get is the same clack from Saturday morning

I'm thinking solenoid failure & have seen the thread in FAQ's but just wanted collective thoughts

Much appreciated

 

[Trevor]

Sounds like the starter has had it to me, could get yourself a second hand one to tide you over and a refurb kit off ebay to overhaul the original and put on spares shelf.

 

[Jon Wildsmith]

Those symptoms usually mean knackered solenoid contacts = cheap and easy but you can't rule out the motor itself until you stop being a slacker and fetch it off to have a squint inside the solenoid, won't take you long

 

[Gav Peter]

stop being a slacker and fetch it off to have a squint inside the solenoid, won't take you long

But, but, but... Yep, fair enough...

Ta Trev