Hello Everyone
I hope there is someone out there who can help and you are not all riding around Europe enjoying yourselves. (I am only jealous.
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I have a problem. I know this is a common problem but when I search the Forum history I have to use the translator tool and that doesn't translate the technical language well.
When I press the starter button I get a loud clacking sound from the starter relay. The battery is good and fully charged. I removed the ally cover from the starter relay mechanism. I can see that the relay is working. It energises and pulls out the rod which should engage the starter cogs. But the rod remains pulled out. See photo. Then the relay releases and energises again, hence the clacking sound.
So is the rod remaining out because the starter gears are sticking or is the starter motor simply not spinning. Or something entirely different?
Any advice would help and save time before I start stripping the engine.
Thank you
Kevin