Bongo Fury

The starter solenoid repair kits from Southampton Auto Electrical come with a new plunger but only one contact. However on the last 2 I have stipped it's always the contact that is not supplied that needs replacing....!!!
Dave at Southampton Auto Electrical is looking into sourcing the the second contact, otherwise its "fabricate your own!".

Their number is 02380 211988 not the number in a previous posting that goes to the fax machine!
Watch this space for further details re 2nd contact

Well done m8. If they could sort that they may have a little flurry of orders plus pick up other business through boost to reputation besides. Keep us posted (if not too dear I might get sutff in for if/when the invevitable happens)

Ahh.. I have the same problem very frustrating as I need to van running so I am going to fork out on a new starter now, I just hope they will refund me for the parts as they are now of no use to me

If you need a temporary repair (ie get me home..!) you can space the contact in by using a standard size washer, the plunger then touches on fresh copper.
BEWARE. Make sure the plunger does not foul on the copper bolt heads if the washer is too thick and ensure the washer is placed between the contact and the insulator. At your own risk..!! This is a temporary measure.

Sounds like I must have been lucky with mine, as I just replaced the contact supplied and cleaned the other one. It has been absolutely fine ever since.

I would have expected the smaller contact (supplied with the repair kit) to to be in worse condition, but on two solenoids it has been the larger rounded contact that has worn substantially.
I'm looking at some angled copper bus-bar that might be just the job so fingers crossed

I have ordered and new starter 109+VAT and delivery, as would probably had to spent that on hire car this weekend anyhow and I do get a brand new starter, hopefully in time I can source now contacts for the old one and ebay it to recover some of the cost, cheers for you help anyhow...

I think i am gonna have to give dave a ring as mine only came with the small bit as you say but it was the larger piece that was totally pitted think i still have both old bits so can send them to him if he likes just so he can see both

suprised know one mentioned this when it was up on the forum last time well done tur8o for bringing this up

Dave called me this morning to say as it turns out there other contact is available....and he can now supply it , just as my new starter turned up in the post, damm!!

Oh well hopefully other can benifit from this now and if anyone needs a brand new starter or an old one with brand new solenoid contacts and plunger then I have one...

nobber wrote:Dave called me this morning to say as it turns out there other contact is available....and he can now supply it , just as my new starter turned up in the post, damm!!

Oh well hopefully other can benifit from this now and if anyone needs a brand new starter or an old one with brand new solenoid contacts and plunger then I have one...

Prepare to be bombarded with Pm's

I would be tempted, if it was not for lack of funds just now

Dave called me this morning to say as it turns out there other contact is available

Yes spoke to him this morning, he'll confirm it is the correct part when he receives them, early next week.
The plunger and Both contacts (if correct) should cost under £20
The extra contact for those who already have plunger and a single contact for a few pounds.

Update to follow

It turns out that the nice man at ALTERNATOR MART.CO.UK will offer a refund on the starter, so when new contact turns up in the post tomorrow then and it actually works then I might just make it out of this whole debacle older wiser and not out of pocket....Happy ending? watch this space..

Good news nobber, get the spanners out then - well done to all on tthe 2nd Contact Project, that will be a great help to owners over time

Can confirm that Auto Electrical Supplies have sourced suitable contacts for the whole solenoid system - I ordered last week and got the solenoid plunger as well as 2 sets of contacts for £18.80 - no carriage charge.

I just mentioned Mazda Bongo and they new what I wanted. Telephone number is 02380 211988 and not the previous Fax number quoted.

Doug have you actually received the items because when i spoke to him last friday he wanted me to send my old part in just to make sure it was roughly the same one he is looking at to supply