1999 Diesel HiLux - click on start problem

[williamhamilton]

Hi, my ute has been playing up for ages but seems to be getting worse lately. Sometimes when I try to start it will click but not engage the starter. A few more tries and voila starts sweet.

Any suggestion what is wrong - starter solenoid or something?

tia

W

[Jerry]

is your battery ok? (maybe get Skid to test when hes passing)

[Bulletproof]

Hi, my ute has been playing up for ages but seems to be getting worse lately. Sometimes when I try to start it will click but not engage the starter. A few more tries and voila starts sweet.

Any suggestion what is wrong - starter solenoid or something?

tia

W

There are only 3 things that give trouble

1 Battery or connections

2 Solenoid contacts Both these makes clicking sound

3 Clutch Makes a load grating noise

Cheers Richard

[tweake]

not sure if they use a relay before the starter solinoid or not.
can be worn/burnt relay or ignition switch.

[williamhamilton]

Thanks everyone.. time to get the multimeter out this week it sounds like. Thanks for the pointers.

cheers

W