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Bongoplotter
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Not starting

Post by Bongoplotter » Wed Feb 18, 2026 1:03 pm

Van not starting today, getting the glow plug light, on then off but then little or no response from turning the ignition. Just a few coughs.
No battery light or other warning lights.
Any ideas please?
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Re: Not starting

Post by Ian » Thu Feb 19, 2026 2:23 pm

Starter Motor solenoid failure. Packs available on eBay.
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Re: Not starting

Post by g8dhe » Thu Feb 19, 2026 4:47 pm

From the video it sounds like the starter motor is working but very slowly! Likely a flat battery especially if the engine is very cold, you can see all the other dashboard lights fade out as the battery voltage falls.
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