Starter — checking the engine (Peugeot 305)

1. If the starter does not work, check the condition of the battery by turning on the headlights. If they glow brightly for a few seconds and then their light begins to gradually fade, the battery is discharged.

2. If the headlights continue to glow brightly and the battery is clearly in good condition, check the battery cables for tightness (and especially the ground wire from the terminal to the car body). If the positive terminal of the battery gets very hot when trying to start the engine, it means that the wire has poor contact there. Disconnect the wire, clean the contacts and reconnect the wire. Check the reliability of the solenoid and starter wires and visually inspect the wires for damage.

3. If the starter still does not work, listen for a loud click when you turn the ignition key to the start position. If there is no click, then either the solenoid is faulty or there is no power supply to it. Disconnect the power wire (N 46) from the solenoid and connect a voltmeter or 12-volt lamp between the end of the wire and ground. Turn the key to the start position again and check if current is flowing through the wire. If yes, then the solenoid is faulty; if not, you need to find the break.

4. If the battery is in good condition, the wiring is not broken, the solenoid works, but at the same time the starter refuses to work, the latter must be removed from the car for inspection.

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