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Gen 2 starter solenoid
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2012 8:07 pm
by Henk
Since last week my paj wasnt starting as it should,the starter wasnt kicking in everytime. so I took it out and it was full of grease everywhere even on the brushes.Cleaned everything and put it back-now thats how it should run-2 days later didnt want to start,battery flat-charged it up and tried,no start check the starter and the solenoid had a hole burnt in it
Now for the shocker R3200 for a solenoid at the dealers
Ordered one from midas for R125 but think its a cheapy will check if I cant find a lucas one 2morrow.
Re: Gen 2 starter solenoid
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:11 pm
by paw_by_paw
Henk maybe take your car to decent auto elec to check to voltage / amps from main wire to starter. Mine had a a seriuos voltage/amps problem and it was found that the last 30cm of wire were badly corroded and was replaced with a new piece and starter was fixed with what kind of replacement spares I do not know but is working fine now. Previously my car could not stand a week before battery is flat now I go up to three weeks .
Re: Gen 2 starter solenoid
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:48 pm
by tonton
I had a similar problem, and Autron (Bellville) checked it out and found my starter was shot as well as my "newish" battery - replaced BOTH for R3500 (labour included). Now she purrs like a cat!
He used a Bosch generic model - you really do not need to go to the stealers to get quality. Bosch is top quality, but half the stealers' price!
Anton
Re: Gen 2 starter solenoid
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 5:23 pm
by Henk
Got the new solinoid Saterday and after fitment it still wouldnt start-didnt even want to turn,got under the car again and that new solinoid was piping hot
.So I took it out again bought a new solinoid again this morning fitted it and.....
Its Alive!!!
Have no idea why the other one didnt want to work but this one is sounding awesome. And with the dud solinoid it cost me all of R350!!