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starting probs on my bj
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 1:21 pm
by sporty40
ive had trouble starting my diesal b motor i have put a reco starter moter in and a battery but still havin trouble the alternator is testin fine with a good charge goin into the battery it started having this trouble after i went 4x4ing but it might just be a coinsitence that ithappend after this i get about 6 starts and the battery dies but it is charging fine if any one nows were i could look next it would be a great help
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 3:26 pm
by bj42turbo
Is the battery dead or is it giving the illusion of being dead as the starter motor not turning over
Cheers Dazz
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 3:39 pm
by Rusty_
Hi
Check your battery cables, most times they are too small from the factory (Its one of those things they do to save money.... Theirs!), and after a period of time the leads build up too much resistance and give the impression its something like the battery or starter motor. If left go too long it will be...
A good indication is if you try to bend the lead it feels a bit hard and easily holds any shape you desire.
It might pay to check with a multi meter anyway.
HTH
Cheers
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 4:39 pm
by plowy
is it attemptin to start/fire up , may have a faulty glow plug u only need one out to fault the system .use aero start next time u try to start it and see how easy it is to start
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 6:06 pm
by sporty40
i have to glow it every time i start it so it dosnt wind the battery flat im takin it to the auto illec so he can test it save me looking everywere
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 6:57 pm
by toyotroop
Yeah im having same trouble, took it to the auto elec he said alts charging
no probs.... but i still get a flat battery after a week ...... if you find out what the prob is PLEASE let us know.. you could save my sanity.
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 6:24 pm
by sporty40
mate i fixed it its startin that good now i dont have to glow it i pulled the starter motor out again and give the brushes a good clean and made shore all 4 brushes were making contact i also put a new regulator in as mine was only putin out 12.2 and it shoult be 14.2 to fully charge yor battery and make shore yor earth straps are tight and clean the new regulator was$45
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2005 6:58 pm
by toyotroop
shorty, do you have the internal or external regulator?... i dont have any probs with starter motor just not charging enough...
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 8:29 pm
by sporty40
g day toyotroop i have an exturnal regulator its situated on the left of my fire wall wers yours situated
Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2005 6:32 pm
by toyotroop
Same place..... sorry i called you shorty sporty
