Re: [Peugeot-L] 86 505TD Starting Problem - help please

Thanks Brian. I may try this but I'm beggining to think that my starter solenoid may be the culprit. Bob Bruce was kind enough to send me diagram of starter relay configuration and this afternoon, I installed one. The first time I went to start the car, the glow plug light came on for the full period (first time in a long time) and I thought everything would be cool, but alas when I turned the key to the start position, could just hear the click of relay and solenoid but the starter motor would not turn. Didn't have any more time to diagnos further as I was running late. I will likely try and clean up grounds, etc. tomorrow and see if that doesn't remedy the situation. Brian, would a starter pushbutton be much different than adding a starter relay?
I mean, if solenoid is bad (though I can feel it click) it won't help right? Is there a way to test the solenoid or motor electrically using voltmeter? (remember motor turns when jumped directly to battery).

thanks again to everyone for their suggestions. -Tony

Tony, Losses through the ignition switch circuit should not exceed one volt. You can take the electrical section off the back of the ignition switch and clean it, or replace the switch, which might help, but why not just install a starter pushbutton? You just need to be sure you are not in gear when pushing the button.

Brian Holm

At 11:13 PM 6/22/2006, Tony O wrote:
>Hey all,
>
>been a while since I posted, mainly because I haven't been driving
>either of my peugeots : (
>
>With the addition of a biodiesel station here in town, I've been
>inspired once again to get one of these up and running. My problem is
>a no start problem. I've done a bit of research, peered over the
>electric manual (albeit for the 85 model) and done a bit of testing
>with a multimeter. I was wondering if someone could possibly explain
>in detail but in layman's terms what happens when you turn the switch.
>
>I suspect my ignition switch may be faulty, but I am not sure how to
>further test it. A close inspection of it, shows 4 larger wires
>leading to harness and two thin black wires, not sure where those
>lead. I'd like to know which wires I should test and what I should be
>looking for.
>
>Here is what I know. When I turn the ignition switch to run, the glow
>plug light does NOT stay on. It comes on momentarily (one sec or
>less) and then turns off. I can hear the accesory relay and the glow
>plug relay click. I decided that I would test the glow plug relay and
>find that it does power on for about 12 secs., however I am unsure if
>the glow plugs are recieving current. (I will check this tomorrow).
>When I turn the key to the start position, I can hear and feel the
>starter solenoid click as well, however the starter motor does not
>turn over at all. I have jumped the starter motor by connecting
>directly to the battery and it does turnover. I have also tested the
>voltage at the small wire/terminal on the starter solenoid ( I assume
>this comes from the ignition switch?) and it reads a little less than
>6 volts. Once again, I am guessing that it should recieve 12V? This
>is part of the reason I think it's my ignition switch. Can anyone
>verify my findings?

Brian Holm, Parts for Peugeots
at Peugeot Holm, since 1969
2120 Maple Hill
Plainfield, VT, 05667
802-454-7132, fax -1310

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