I can start the car no problem but when it starts the starter stays locked in it is a brand new starter could I have connected it up wrong
as I am not great with electrics many thanks for help Ian Lilly
Mini Cooper 1998 Starter
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IanL
, Nov 25 2023 06:16 PM
Best Answer bpirie1000 , 26 November 2023 - 08:05 AM
What does the starter do on the bench when you attach jump leads to it?
-ve o the body , +ve sparked on the terminal.. ?
Should kick over with the solenoid kcicking initially and return back
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Posted 25 November 2023 - 06:16 PM
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Posted 25 November 2023 - 06:46 PM
Could it be as simple as the ignition key getting stuck in the start position.
Recently had this problem with mine. Quick spray of wd 40 down the ignition barrel and all was sorted.
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Posted 25 November 2023 - 07:10 PM
If not, sticking starter relay? Cheap to replace
Free delivery on this one unlike minispares https://www.ebay.co....:Bk9SR_Svrv6AYw
Or the solenoid but start with the cheap options
Free delivery on this one unlike minispares https://www.ebay.co....:Bk9SR_Svrv6AYw
Or the solenoid but start with the cheap options
Edited by stuart bowes, 25 November 2023 - 07:14 PM.
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Posted 26 November 2023 - 08:05 AM Best Answer
What does the starter do on the bench when you attach jump leads to it?
-ve o the body , +ve sparked on the terminal.. ?
Should kick over with the solenoid kcicking initially and return back
-ve o the body , +ve sparked on the terminal.. ?
Should kick over with the solenoid kcicking initially and return back
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