Any problems with Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi. Starter motor not activating flywheel.?

Question

Any problems with Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi. Starter motor not activating flywheel.?

Answer 1

The solenoid is not activating to throw in the starter pinion to the flywheel.

It could be either dirty connections on the solenoid or a faulty solenoid.

Answer 2

Some b*****k on here about dm flywheels.Still a basic dish flywheel with a floating face the ring gear still sits on a solid flywheel and engages starter pinion and as for dmf collapsing and causing lock up ive never heard such c**p.Probably knackerd stater motor.Pull it out and put 12 volts through it and see if it turns if not buy a new motor

Answer 3

Could be dual mass £300 flywheel on it's way out - see under 'What to watch out for' below

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/ind...

Answer 4

Dual mass flywheel breaks up and contaminates the starter motor, unfortunately its going to cost you a few hundred quid to put it right.

Answer 5

as above, dual mass flywheel common fault, and expensive to put right, the starter will also need stripping and cleaning

approx job will be £600.00