blingy 0 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Hi guys and girls I have a c8 2.0 hdi 2005 diesel auto and recently had a problem where my starter motor failed and in the process blew the fusible link on the battery positive lead has anyone ever replaced either the whole lead or done a homemade repair if so any tips or ideas without paying £135 for a new lead thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simple 9 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Yes, my son replaced the starter motor on our C8 2.0 HDI Automatic, it was not difficult, and the new (replica) starter cost 65 Euros. No idea about the fusible link.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blingy 0 Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 Hi thanks simple glad to hear it wasn't too difficult to replace starter just hope somebody has some words of wisdom on the fusible link issue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coastline taxis 265 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Scrap yard for one and very easy to replace. One part goes to the starter motor (which u will have of to replace the starter) and the other part goes to the maxi fuses and is held on with 1 x 13 mm nut. very easy job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blingy 0 Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 Hi coastline thank you for your reply but it's not that cable I need to replace or repair its the main positive cable that goes from the engine bay through the bulkhead into the car and connects to the battery that's the one with the fusible link at the battery end Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blingy 0 Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 Just as an update I have replaced the starter and also the positive lead from the battery to the fuse box under the bonnet and car starts and runs perfect Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul.h 322 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Did you end up paying £135 for the new cable ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blingy 0 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 hi sorry been away for a while no pc but no paul didnt pay £135 for it got one from fleabay £15 so very happy now on to new issues Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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