300 TDi fuel stop solenoid help!

[woody paul]

Its sound like there is a problem in ignition switch when you turn it to start its dropping the first live connection. Just wire it through s switch and see.

[eggsarascal]

Did you sort this Matthew?

[Matthew Storrs]

2 hours ago, eggsarascal said:

Did you sort this Matthew?

Not in the traditional sense- I’m still stalling it to stop the engine!

i think iv exhausted my mechanica- or more to the point electrical skills- I’m sure it something very simple but I just can’t fathom how everything is working separately- but put it all together and..... nothing.

 

How can you have a full 12 volts, a working solenoid and earthing through the engine yet just doesn’t work when you connect it all up- iv never been so stumped by such a basic system- and I expect il be embarrassed to say what it is when I find out!! Probably take it to local Landy garage this week I think.

[hplp]

Id be checking the ignition switch.

 

If you pull the steering colomn shroud off, and take the instrument panel to one side you can usually see the back of the switch.

Often when they fail, they will short across the terminals. A quick test would be to run a 12v feed from the battery to the solonoid, and if when you break the wire, she stops, theres your problem.

 

If you are replacing it, definately dont buy a aftermarket. They are known for leaving the starter engaged! bye bye £150 odd starter from a £10 switch!