The other issue I have with my Gransport is that it won't start, which is a bit of a bummer to say the least.
It started to occur about six or seven weeks ago in early May.
I had the starter motor/solenoid serviced about a month ago, but the same problem recurred within a week.
All you hear is the click click of the solenoid.
Had it towed to the workshop but of course it started fine every time over the week they had it so I took it back home and within two days, it happened again.
They seemed to think it was no problem with the starter. They queried a bad ground connection but couldn't find one.
Got a mobile auto electrician to come around today. He checked ground to the chassis and engine block - ok. Managed to get it started by connecting the starter directly to the battery I think.
The car is now at the auto electricians for diagnosis/repair. I'm still not sure if it's just a solenoid problem or bad ground.
So just wondering where all the ground connections are located? Is there another one that goes to the clutch housing?
I did have the main alternator cable reinsulated at the beginning of March because all the insulation had been eaten away somehow. I think it has a connection to the starter motor? Could this have anything to do with the current problem?
Thanks!
John
It started to occur about six or seven weeks ago in early May.
I had the starter motor/solenoid serviced about a month ago, but the same problem recurred within a week.
All you hear is the click click of the solenoid.
Had it towed to the workshop but of course it started fine every time over the week they had it so I took it back home and within two days, it happened again.
They seemed to think it was no problem with the starter. They queried a bad ground connection but couldn't find one.
Got a mobile auto electrician to come around today. He checked ground to the chassis and engine block - ok. Managed to get it started by connecting the starter directly to the battery I think.
The car is now at the auto electricians for diagnosis/repair. I'm still not sure if it's just a solenoid problem or bad ground.
So just wondering where all the ground connections are located? Is there another one that goes to the clutch housing?
I did have the main alternator cable reinsulated at the beginning of March because all the insulation had been eaten away somehow. I think it has a connection to the starter motor? Could this have anything to do with the current problem?
Thanks!
John