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[JeremyduP]

Having been through 4 or 5 ‘Lucas’ push button starter solenoids, I decided to buy a Durite one in August last year. It has now failed just like the others.

All of a sudden after a drive, either immediately after or the next day, the car won’t start. Not even a click. Even the pushbutton does nothing. Of course shorting across the terminals with a screwdriver gets the car started. Replacing the solenoid always fixes the issue for a while.

Does anyone have any thoughts?

[nicklouse]

Sounds like the quality is no longer there.  All it is is a very heavy duty relay.

 

I still have a 20-30 original solenoid on my car.

[Chris1992]

Interesting that the Durite one failed too. I went through about 4 of the Lucas ones before trying the Durite one and the difference in quality was immediately noticeable. I kept that same solenoid on my car until I eventually swapped to a 1275 with a pre-engaged starter. 

[JeremyduP]

I took the Durite one off this morning. It has a heavy rattle when you shake it. Not good.

[sonscar]

Long shot but is there sufficient current to pull it in and hold it when starting leading to overheating?Or is it indeed Tat?Steve..

[richmondclassicsnorthwales]

It really is just about the quality of the internals - they burn out.

 

Try a Britpart 13H5952 starter. 

 

One - they are fitted to Land Rovers and two - they carry a 2 year warranty. I can vouch for them,

 

I had the same issue as you, then fitted one to our Midget from Britpart.

 

No bother since

[JeremyduP]

Free replacement Durite installed. Let’s see if it can best the record for lasting more than 20 starts.