Starting Problem

[Guest citrophile]

Hi

 

My 2005 C5 VTR 2.0HDI (138) has recently developed a starting problem in that sometimes when you tunr the key it just clicks. If you turn the key again it then starts normally.

 

It seems to be an intermittent problem and my local dealer checked out the starter motor and said they could find no fault with it.

 

Any thoughts???

 

Rob

[Johndouglas]

Look at the battery terminal connections first.

[Guest citrophile]

I checked out the usual connections first and have just fitted a new battery as I thought that might help.

 

There is a fuse on the starter circuit which is 20amp which did blow once but has now been changed to a 25amp (as per later citroen modification, presumbaly cos it was borderline).

 

I wondered if it was the solenoid on the starter but the garage said no.

[Randombloke]

My 2005 C5 VTR 2.0HDI (138) has recently developed a starting problem in that sometimes when you tunr the key it just clicks. If you turn the key again it then starts normally.

 

It seems to be an intermittent problem and my local dealer checked out the starter motor and said they could find no fault with it.

 

 

Sometimes you get this sort of fault when the thick lead that goes from the battery to the starter motor solenoid becomes a bit iffy, or has a less than ideal joint.

 

I would consider replacing the lead that does this run, or bridging it out with another similar lead. I solved a similar problem on another car with this once.

 

Also check the quality of the earth lead - you may decide to get a quality volt meter and see if you can measure any voltage between the negative battery terminal and the body of the vehicle. Any voltage measured between battery and vehicle means there is a high resistance joint somewhere that needs a scrub or a lead replaced.

 

John got there first with the thing that's most sensible to do.