Not starting when cold :(

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Not starting when cold :(

Post by Buzza » Thu May 10, 2012 9:53 am

Hi I'm new to the forum and very new to Bongo's,

Ive had my 96 2.5 diesel a week and when I try and start it in a morning or when cold, all that happens is the starter motor just clicks with no engine turn over.
After a while of turning the key it then try's to start but then its very groggy until warmed through a little.

Any help would be gratefully appreciated.
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Re: Not starting when cold :(

Post by 321Away » Thu May 10, 2012 10:05 am

Flat battery/dying starter solenoid/duff glow plugs

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Re: Not starting when cold :(

Post by wonkanoby » Thu May 10, 2012 10:53 am

yep

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-BONGO-2 ... 43af077bb7

fits most starters on normal diesel

winter ones with 2 batteriescan have a different one
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Re: Not starting when cold :(

Post by Buzza » Thu May 10, 2012 2:00 pm

Thanks so much, Its definitely not glow plugs or battery. So pretty confident it will be the starter solenoid.

Really appreciate the link to ebay, Ive purchased the kit so now to find the best way to get to the starter motor :shock:
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Re: Not starting when cold :(

Post by teenmal » Thu May 10, 2012 2:17 pm

Buzza wrote:Thanks so much, Its definitely not glow plugs or battery. So pretty confident it will be the starter solenoid.

Really appreciate the link to ebay, Ive purchased the kit so now to find the best way to get to the starter motor :shock:

Here you go.......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pnySma88gY
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Re: Not starting when cold :(

Post by Northern Bongolow » Thu May 10, 2012 2:23 pm

from memory, lift drivers seat, remove battery connections at the battery first, then remove connections at the starter(low down to the rear of the engine.}
remove 3 bolts, sorted.
clean up the connections when refitting.
be carefull not to break the wires to the fan switch,or pull on the wiring loom too much.

beaten by teenmal, pics are better =D> =D>
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Re: Not starting when cold :(

Post by Buzza » Thu May 10, 2012 3:04 pm

hahahaha on the video @ if you cant disconnect the battery, Close the bonnet and take it to the garage.

Thanks for all your help, I'm sure when the bits get here it'll be a walk in the park :^o :^o
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Re: Not starting when cold :(

Post by Buzza » Fri May 11, 2012 6:13 pm

Well the parts came today and it was sorted in under a hour, A job made easy and very enjoyable thanks to you guys, Cheers :)
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