Non-starter

[johnross]

Hi All,

Just tried to use the BEAT - but it's withrawn it's services! Turn the key get a click and nothing else, after I release the key I get another click after about half a second. Battery is charged so I guess the starter solenoid is sticking???

But where is the starter/solenoid? How do I get at it? How easy is it to remove/replace?

As usual, all help appreciated

Happy 2004 to everyone.

Cheers, John.

[Steve_M]

Starter Motor location looking from below.

What makes you say the battery is charged??

I found with my beat even thou the battery had enough power to light all the ignition lights etc. If the battery had been left for a while the starter needed that extra bit of power to turn it over.

HTH

[Steve_M]

Perhaps this pic will show you more

HTH

[johnross]

Hi Steve,

Many thanks for your prompt response, great pics. It looks as though the starter sits on top of the gearbox area, am I right in thinking this is going to be difficult to get at? Is the best approach from underneath? Do I need to remove anything else to get at it?

I say the battery is charged because I have just charged it (the immobilser does flatten the battery if I it doesn't get a run for a while).

John.

[johnross]

Tried again today and it started!!!
Hoping normal services will remain!

Cheers, John.