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Struggling to start my Terrano
I am having problem starting,it sounds like dull click as though battery low, then second attempt starts ok. In last 2 days it has got worse, sometimes taking several attempts.Fitted brand new battery and exact same result, sometimes first attempt then next time 5 or 6 attempts - any ideas?
Asked on 18 July 2012 by geoffbob
Answered by
Honest John
Could be a sticky starter motor solenoid. The click is the relay opening to prevent a short circuit fire.
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