Starter
Not always our table will be able to help you troubleshoot the starter. But you always have the opportunity to start the Renault 19 engine (with manual transmission), by having someone push the vehicle or by being towed by another vehicle, as described in chapter Accumulator battery.
Malfunction | Her reason | Trouble-shooting |
A. When the ignition key is turned to the engine start position, the starter either does not turn at all or turns slowly. | 1. The control lamps burn weakly or go out. A) the battery is discharged; b) wire connections are loose or oxidized; V) starter has a short to ground. 2. Control lamps burn brightly, clicks of a starter are audible. A) loose carbon brushes or their fastenings in the starter; | «light up» from another car. Check the wire connection. Repair starter. Repair starter. Check the connection. |
B.The starter works but does not crank the engine. | 1. Dirty starter gear. 2. Yoke device jammed. 3. Damaged starter gear teeth or flywheel ring gear. | Clean the gear. Repair starter. In gear, push the car slightly forward. Try to start the engine again. Replace damaged parts. |
C.The magnetic switch turns off and on at a fast pace, the starter does not turn. | The battery is very discharged, when the magnetic switch is turned on, the voltage drops and it turns off. | Charge the battery. |
D.The starter continues to operate even though the ignition key is released. | 1. The magnetic switch does not turn off. | Switch off the ignition immediately, disconnect the battery if necessary. Replace magnetic switch. Replace the starter switch in the ignition switch. |
E. Starter gear does not move after engine starts. | 1. Weak or broken starter fork return spring. 2. See B3. | Switch off the ignition immediately, replace the part. |