D4D lux is struggling to start // cleaning the starter motor
Posted: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 9:31 +0000
Hey Guys.
Before i start - search wasn't my friend in this case. but maybe Im just forum illiterate
The Problem:
For the last couple of weeks my 06 Diesel is having trouble starting.
When i turn the key sometimes nothing happens..
It either takes a couple of seconds which isn't usual or it takes a couple more turns to start up
Possible Reasons:
After checking a section of water ruts, one decided it didn't like the weight of my car, all of the sudden the car just sunk nose first - I was stuck there too long and the whole car flooded.
I think it was a build up of bark and leaves and stuff so when i checked it it didn't seem so deep.
Moral of the story.. never rely on a patrol to pull you out
I stripped the whole car. Changed all Diff, transfer, engine oil. Re greased everything etc.
- Then i replaced my stereo amplifier that got wet ( thought this could be draining the battery)
- I got my battery checked and it was fine.
The only other thing i could think of is the starter motor.
Im going to pull it apart this weekend and fingers crossed there is no mud in it.
The Car never doesn't start.
It always kicks over after a maximum third turn of the key.
and when it starts it runs perfectly fine.
Any ideas?
Thanks Heaps
Before i start - search wasn't my friend in this case. but maybe Im just forum illiterate
The Problem:
For the last couple of weeks my 06 Diesel is having trouble starting.
When i turn the key sometimes nothing happens..
It either takes a couple of seconds which isn't usual or it takes a couple more turns to start up
Possible Reasons:
After checking a section of water ruts, one decided it didn't like the weight of my car, all of the sudden the car just sunk nose first - I was stuck there too long and the whole car flooded.
I think it was a build up of bark and leaves and stuff so when i checked it it didn't seem so deep.
Moral of the story.. never rely on a patrol to pull you out
I stripped the whole car. Changed all Diff, transfer, engine oil. Re greased everything etc.
- Then i replaced my stereo amplifier that got wet ( thought this could be draining the battery)
- I got my battery checked and it was fine.
The only other thing i could think of is the starter motor.
Im going to pull it apart this weekend and fingers crossed there is no mud in it.
The Car never doesn't start.
It always kicks over after a maximum third turn of the key.
and when it starts it runs perfectly fine.
Any ideas?
Thanks Heaps