vectra cdti 2ltr - starter motor

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Fri 22 Jun 2012 13:36
vectra cdti 2ltr - starter motor - Cherylvectra57

Hi - recent problem with car is that after diesel light goes off the engine won't start, it is completely dead, will start with a bump quite easily. I waited for a while and tried starting it a few times, i locked it all up and hoped the key would re-set?? (i'd been told this can happen?), she still wouldn't start.

Can a starter motor be checked whilst still on the car?

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Fri 22 Jun 2012 17:03
vectra cdti 2ltr - starter motor - ChannelZ

Immobiliser has nothing to do with the starter. An immobilised engine will turn over on the starter from now until the battery dies.

If the starter isn't turning, then there's something wrong with the starter.

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Fri 22 Jun 2012 18:46
vectra cdti 2ltr - starter motor - bathtub tom

>>If the starter isn't turning, then there's something wrong with the starter.

Or maybe the solenoid. Can you hear a loud 'click' when you try to start it?

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Fri 22 Jun 2012 23:39
vectra cdti 2ltr - starter motor - Cherylvectra57

Hi, no there is no click at all, the lights go out and the key turns but no response. Today she started, i made sure i was parked so she would bump off, i suppose it will happen more often. For the last few months there has been a constant clicking from the rear of the car when i unlock it.

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Fri 22 Jun 2012 23:51
vectra cdti 2ltr - starter motor - bathtub tom

>>For the last few months there has been a constant clicking from the rear of the car when i unlock it.

You could have an electrical problem that's draining your battery. I suggest you get that sorted before you start looking at new starter motors.

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Sat 23 Jun 2012 12:41
vectra cdti 2ltr - starter motor - Cherylvectra57

You could have an electrical problem that's draining your battery. I suggest you get that sorted before you start looking at new starter motors.

ok thanks very much, i'll take it to the garage, thanks for all your advice

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Fri 22 Jun 2012 23:30
vectra cdti 2ltr - starter motor - Cherylvectra57

Oh i see thanks, my husband thought it was the starter.

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