Cerbera - most common problems...
Discussion
I just thought this would be a great topic for newbies and those looking for fixes on common known problems.
My experience:
Starter Motor:
- Problems:
* Solenoid rubber cover coming loose and wires touching metal - leading to fuse blowouts.
* Motor bolt coming loose, slow, but eventual failure, motor case rips out and drive comes out.
- Fix:
* Check the starter motor once every 1000 miles, easy to get to, check the rubber surround on the solenoid, and feel round the back of motor case to make sure bolt is tightly in place and not starting to unwind.
Wiper parking switch:
- Problems:
* Goes on the blink - especially when water gets in and fries the bugger.
* If you put the car on some chargers, you get the failure too.
-Fix:
* Not much really, will be covered under warranty.
* Dont use high ampage chargers while battery is connected to car.
Inner ring of tyres:
- Problems:
* Heavy wear of inner ring of tyres.
- Fix:
* Correction of camber, toe etc.
* Go on a diet (HEAVY driver)
Shocks:
- Problem:
* Standard factory shocks start leaking, poor seals.
- Fix:
* Install Nitrons/Avo's when existing shocks go.
PAS (power assisted steering)
* Any signs of redish fluid under the car..
* Hose splits, or comes loose.
* Pump seals go - standard seals not up to the job.
Battery:
- Problems:
* Leave her parked a little longer than a few days, and the battery for some reason goes flat.
- Fix:
* Use Optimate trickle charger or solar charger.
* Install an Optima Yellow Top Battery. (Gel based dual service starter & deep-cycle battery)
Theres many more, come on chaps, lets get this list fully populated... a problem and your recommended fix.
>>> Edited by SXS on Thursday 18th November 09:33
My experience:
Starter Motor:
- Problems:
* Solenoid rubber cover coming loose and wires touching metal - leading to fuse blowouts.
* Motor bolt coming loose, slow, but eventual failure, motor case rips out and drive comes out.
- Fix:
* Check the starter motor once every 1000 miles, easy to get to, check the rubber surround on the solenoid, and feel round the back of motor case to make sure bolt is tightly in place and not starting to unwind.
Wiper parking switch:
- Problems:
* Goes on the blink - especially when water gets in and fries the bugger.
* If you put the car on some chargers, you get the failure too.
-Fix:
* Not much really, will be covered under warranty.
* Dont use high ampage chargers while battery is connected to car.
Inner ring of tyres:
- Problems:
* Heavy wear of inner ring of tyres.
- Fix:
* Correction of camber, toe etc.
* Go on a diet (HEAVY driver)
Shocks:
- Problem:
* Standard factory shocks start leaking, poor seals.
- Fix:
* Install Nitrons/Avo's when existing shocks go.
PAS (power assisted steering)
* Any signs of redish fluid under the car..
* Hose splits, or comes loose.
* Pump seals go - standard seals not up to the job.
Battery:
- Problems:
* Leave her parked a little longer than a few days, and the battery for some reason goes flat.
- Fix:
* Use Optimate trickle charger or solar charger.
* Install an Optima Yellow Top Battery. (Gel based dual service starter & deep-cycle battery)
Theres many more, come on chaps, lets get this list fully populated... a problem and your recommended fix.
>>> Edited by SXS on Thursday 18th November 09:33
Symptom:
Rattling sound underneath car...
Fixes:
* Check starter motor heatshield.
* Check exhaust plates.
* Check cats.
Symptom:
Knocking sound at the rear...
Fixes:
* Check exhaust at back, standard back box is bolted through, check if bolt is loose.
Symptom:
Doors are sagging...
Fixes:
* Speak to Joolz!
Rattling sound underneath car...
Fixes:
* Check starter motor heatshield.
* Check exhaust plates.
* Check cats.
Symptom:
Knocking sound at the rear...
Fixes:
* Check exhaust at back, standard back box is bolted through, check if bolt is loose.
Symptom:
Doors are sagging...
Fixes:
* Speak to Joolz!
verminator said:
Starter motor playing up. Sounds like it's just
spinning and not engaging. Could someone tell me
where the s. motor is on A 1998 4.2?
Directly behind the engine, above the gearbox - stand in front of the car, and stick your hand all the way down behind through the top above-behind engine (in the centreline of the bay)....
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