vh starting problems - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

TuMeke · 02-01-2006, 10:01 AM

HI guys and girls

I have an odd problem with the vh stright 6
After driving around and turning the car off it will not turn over again, general it happens after longer type trips. There is still power the starter just will not turn over.
Is this a problem anyone else has encountered?

VB CAN MAN · 02-01-2006, 11:38 AM

do you have extractors they may be cooking the solinoid. if its on the same side of course, its to early for me. just a thought though.

TuMeke · 02-01-2006, 02:43 PM

yeah got extractors so its a possibility cheers

dr.legal · 02-01-2006, 05:09 PM

Had the same problem myself. Make sure all the electrical connections are very clean and tight. Take them off and give them a good clean with a wire brush or wet and dry. Your wiring could be suffering from voltage drop due to age. Have a relay inserted in the circuit so you get full volts to the starter. I had a Mazda about 20 years ago that did the same but all I got was the solenoid click. Had a relay put in and no problems after that. Maybe a bit of a heat shield between the extractors and starter may help. Do you need instructions for the relay? Let me know and will detail how.

doc

TuMeke · 03-01-2006, 08:35 AM

Yeah mate instructions would be tops if its not to much trouble. Cheers for the help

dr.legal · 03-01-2006, 09:02 PM

Will post the instructions tomorrow after I have a look at the relay on the J. I can never remember what number goes to what off the relay. I know this one works so will write it down and forward the details to you. It's only 4 wires and a few connectors but makes sure you get the full battery voltage.

doc

dr.legal · 04-01-2006, 05:16 PM

Here they are.

Get yourself an ordinary run of the mill 30 amp relay. I try to use the Bosch. You will need to remove the push on wire that goes the the solenoid on your starter. It comes from the switch and should be purple.
Connect that wire to terminal 86 on the relay.
Terminal 30 goes to the battery positive. Make sure its a good one. I use heavier wire for this and take it straight to the battery terminal.
Terminal 85 goes to earth.
Terminal 87 goes to the starter solenoid.

That's it. Hope it solves your problem.

doc

TuMeke · 05-01-2006, 07:58 AM

sweet thanks mate.

02-01-2006, 10:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
TuMeke casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: nz Ride: HJ Premier/VH Commodore Posts: 99	vh starting problems HI guys and girls I have an odd problem with the vh stright 6 After driving around and turning the car off it will not turn over again, general it happens after longer type trips. There is still power the starter just will not turn over. Is this a problem anyone else has encountered? __________________

02-01-2006, 11:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
VB CAN MAN FREAK ON A LEASH Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Frankston vic Ride: hx tonner Posts: 840	do you have extractors they may be cooking the solinoid. if its on the same side of course, its to early for me. just a thought though. __________________ Tunnu is Funnu Click onlink below to veiw Springnats and Tunnu http://photobucket.com/albums/c398/CDG1966/

02-01-2006, 02:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
TuMeke casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: nz Ride: HJ Premier/VH Commodore Posts: 99	yeah got extractors so its a possibility cheers __________________

02-01-2006, 05:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
dr.legal Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Diamond Creek, Victoria Ride: VX Commy Posts: 1,477	Had the same problem myself. Make sure all the electrical connections are very clean and tight. Take them off and give them a good clean with a wire brush or wet and dry. Your wiring could be suffering from voltage drop due to age. Have a relay inserted in the circuit so you get full volts to the starter. I had a Mazda about 20 years ago that did the same but all I got was the solenoid click. Had a relay put in and no problems after that. Maybe a bit of a heat shield between the extractors and starter may help. Do you need instructions for the relay? Let me know and will detail how. doc __________________ No matter where you go, there you are.

03-01-2006, 08:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
TuMeke casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: nz Ride: HJ Premier/VH Commodore Posts: 99	Yeah mate instructions would be tops if its not to much trouble. Cheers for the help __________________

03-01-2006, 09:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
dr.legal Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Diamond Creek, Victoria Ride: VX Commy Posts: 1,477	Will post the instructions tomorrow after I have a look at the relay on the J. I can never remember what number goes to what off the relay. I know this one works so will write it down and forward the details to you. It's only 4 wires and a few connectors but makes sure you get the full battery voltage. doc

04-01-2006, 05:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
dr.legal Part of the furniture Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Diamond Creek, Victoria Ride: VX Commy Posts: 1,477	Here they are. Get yourself an ordinary run of the mill 30 amp relay. I try to use the Bosch. You will need to remove the push on wire that goes the the solenoid on your starter. It comes from the switch and should be purple. Connect that wire to terminal 86 on the relay. Terminal 30 goes to the battery positive. Make sure its a good one. I use heavier wire for this and take it straight to the battery terminal. Terminal 85 goes to earth. Terminal 87 goes to the starter solenoid. That's it. Hope it solves your problem. doc __________________ No matter where you go, there you are.

05-01-2006, 07:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
TuMeke casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2005 Location: nz Ride: HJ Premier/VH Commodore Posts: 99	sweet thanks mate. __________________

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