It's a 2.0 cu.
I've got a lazy sounding starter, which didn't sound bad the other day, well it did, but intermittently. I've ruled out a flat battery as the cause. I've been reading about the various things that could be causing my starter problems, I know the battery is holding it's charge, so I'm hoping it might just be a bad earth.
Despite reading everything I've found on the forum, I don't really know what I'm doing, so I've had a look at the fuses in case that's relevant, and found a relay on the back of the fuses that had a dodgy looking connection, I'd already cleaned it up by the time I grabbed my camera, the connection below the arrow was black.
Whether it might have anything to do with the starter or not, I presume it's not a good sign. I'd be grateful for any pointers on the relay is for, and what could cause it to go black. I will look further into it myself later, but want to use up the daylight on van, so a lazy shortcut would be most appreciated if anybody happens to know.
From what I've read, I gather the starter is earthed via it's contact with the engine. I can see a wire from the battery, and one to the alternator. Then from the solenoid, there's and a red and black wire that goes to the ignition switch, and a green wire which isn't connected to anything, but comes up under the dash. I assume it's maybe been fitted to aid starting in some way?
Lastly, I'd be grateful to find out if I'm right thinking that this below is the gearbox earth strap? I'll give it a clean now anyway, just want to be sure I'm getting at everything I can while there's some sun behind the raining clouds.
Any help or suggestions would be gratefully received. I know this is probably the easy bit, and I might have already done everything I need, but would rather ask and be sure.
I've read about this bit, which will probably be my next move if this doesn't work. I'd rather avoid it if I can though.
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