Starter Motor Woes, Again!

[Silverline]

There is no lift pump in the tank and no fuel pump relay.

A common cause for this problem on this car, is air getting into the fuel lines. This allows fuel to drain back to the tank. Check all the connections at the fuel filter. Make sure the fuel filter valve is the right way around and hasn't lost its o-ring. Use proper fuel hose clips - not worm drive clips as they seal poorly at small diameters.

You can check that fuel is getting to the injectors by loosening injector 3 union nut, wrapping it with a rag and cranking the engine. You should see fuel straight away.

Check the flap in the EGR housing fully opens again after you shut the engine off.

If the starter is truly not engaging and you have tested for missing teeth on the crown ring, then check both voltages at the starter solenoid - the main starter motor supply and the solenoid control/input voltage.

Thanks for this.

[midgebuster]

OK, it wasn't the starter, it was a gummed up throttle body, which after replacement, and a good clean out fixed the problem. Sorry to have lead people in the wrong direction, but even the guy in the garage thought it was the starter!

Many thanks for the help

Neil