Dazz3r
Member
Hi there,
A Newby on this forum, but I would like to ask a quick question just to see if there was the possibility of a known problem/quick fix.
I purchased a 1998 Fiat Ducato 1.9TD motorhome in the summer, and although she is fairly old, she is in amazing condition, with only 40k only on the clock. Been looking forward to the spring and getting out there!
I have ran into a problem under the hood however, and that is a problem with starting it. I noticed a few times over the months when trying to crank the engine, a whirring noise, and then it would fire up the second time.
i have checked the dashboard lights, they all light up as usual, immobiliser has been disarmed, and glow plug light has gone out.
It has happened a few times, and was quite intermittent, but i guess in hindsight it was becoming more frequent, which is frustrating that i necer acted before now.... I tried to start today and it seems it isn't cranking up at all, and all I have got is the whirring noise. I have put a trickle charger on, just incase but my fear is the starting motor itself. I dont mind replacing it, although not the best time of year to be spending out. And I would like to know it will sort it for sure.
If anyone has had a similar problem with the Fiat starter, any advice would be appreciated.
Darren - Southampton
A Newby on this forum, but I would like to ask a quick question just to see if there was the possibility of a known problem/quick fix.
I purchased a 1998 Fiat Ducato 1.9TD motorhome in the summer, and although she is fairly old, she is in amazing condition, with only 40k only on the clock. Been looking forward to the spring and getting out there!
I have ran into a problem under the hood however, and that is a problem with starting it. I noticed a few times over the months when trying to crank the engine, a whirring noise, and then it would fire up the second time.
i have checked the dashboard lights, they all light up as usual, immobiliser has been disarmed, and glow plug light has gone out.
It has happened a few times, and was quite intermittent, but i guess in hindsight it was becoming more frequent, which is frustrating that i necer acted before now.... I tried to start today and it seems it isn't cranking up at all, and all I have got is the whirring noise. I have put a trickle charger on, just incase but my fear is the starting motor itself. I dont mind replacing it, although not the best time of year to be spending out. And I would like to know it will sort it for sure.
If anyone has had a similar problem with the Fiat starter, any advice would be appreciated.
Darren - Southampton