1994 mk2 breadvan starter issue

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Dragon10000
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Drives: Mk2 breadvan 1994
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1994 mk2 breadvan starter issue

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Hi, I've a new battery and it's being drained from full to flat in under 2 hours. After investigation I think it's the starter solenoid sticking open. I'm struggling finding a new starter. Is there a way I can unstick the solenoid? Or can I fit a starter motor kill switch within the car to switch on to start it and immediately switch off to cut power to starter once running?
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86cTom
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Re: 1994 mk2 breadvan starter issue

Post by 86cTom »

Check “partsinmotion” they have most stuff for our cars, also as the starter is wired directly to the battery live you’d need a pretty big switch as the current through it would be high, I’d advise replacing it.
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