If it really was the solenoid that was emitting a loud click then that
indicates it was operating despite being loose, although it is just possible
that if the contacts inside are corroded the the looseness could have been
causing just enough resistance that it didn't operate hard enough to break
through the crud and energise the starter fully, in which case the solenoid
may be on its way out anyway. If the ignition light dimmed when you turned
the key and got the click that would indicate bad battery connections. If
the ignition lights didn't dim then it is either the solenoid, starter, or
engine/transmission ground strap.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Carl French <cfrench@cybertours.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2000 11:18 PM
Subject: CLICK
> This should be an easy one for most of you;
>
> Pulled car to roadside to look at something today and when we got back
> in all I got was a loud click from the solenoid. We push started the car
> and went home. The solenoid was loose on the body, the connections were
> tight. I removed and brushed all connections, refitted with Vaseline.
> Car started fine.
>
> Did I take care of the problem or is thier another possibilty that did
> not show up on the then cool car? I am going to Conn next weekend for
> the Dare to be British weekend. That is going to be a few hundred miles
> total and do not not relish breaking down on the Mass Pike. What other
> other Lucas options are possible.
>
> Carl
> 67B
> (still pos grnd/still two batteries)
> Non MG discussions are ok on this list (my vote)
>
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