Starter motor delay

[RUSSELLM]

Can anyone tell me how they have introduced the two second delay, when you press the black button.

Is it some sort of timer module ?

Mine has had problems recently, but on the last two occasions, when the starter hasn't fired, I've just sat there with my finger on the button, & its fired up like a good'n, all be it after 20 odd seconds.

Its as though what ever time gap is there has multiplied itself by ten.

This might be of interest to andy4200.

[satman]

The soleniod power passes througha relay in the fuse panel if i remember correctly....relay number 2. Is it possible that this is faulty. Try removing and checking for corrosion on the contacts and replacing...

[andy4200]

Cheers for the tip Russell

Mine hasn't done it since New Years Eve but I will try it out next time.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it is just one of they temporary quirks.

Andy

[andy4200]

Russell

Mine done it again today, in Oldham of all places. I scratched my head and tapped a few boxes but nothing happened the I remembered your tip.....

I kept my fingure down for about a minute then she fired up when I least expected it.

I'll have to get Joolz to check the starter connection when it's in for service.

Andy

[RUSSELLM]

Its all part of the driving experience.

Will she, wont she ?

Caused a bit of a stir the other day in a Shell garage, picture the situation, me sat there with a gormless expression on my face, one finger on the button, whilst trying to ignore the sounds of horns & shouting from the 100 yard queue that had formed behind me, lucky the radio's loud. (f*****g car !)

Apparently, I have a dodgy/dirty connection from the solenoid to the starter, holding the button must warm up the connection, allegedly.

I'll have it done on the next service.