Startengine Voyager 97

[henkvanloon456]

Hello,

The startengine of my Voyager 97 (new model) gave up today. It gives a
continues ticking noise but doesn't turn the engine anymore. Is this a
typical Voyager problem that can be repaired easily or should this
startengine be replaced?

Thanks,

Hank

 

[David Allen]

A weak battery will cause a ticking sound when it doesn't have enough power
to turn the starter motor.

 

[henkvanloon456]

Thanks... we checked that... having an additional battery from other
car with engine running connected.. still the ticking noise.

Hank

 

[Morton Linder]

Hi
Check out the starter motor's solenoid. Sometimes a bad solenoid can cause
your problem. If so, a new solenoid is a lot cheaper than a new starter
motor.
Veel geluk.

Morton

 

[Bryan]

The next thing I would check would be the positive battery connections.
Pull the positive cable off, scrape it with a knife or wirebrush, and
reconnect it. Another suggestion: turn the headlights on and have someone
stand in front of the vehicle while you try to start it. If the headlights
go out (or dim almost to the point where you can't see them), it would
indicate the problem is something to do with the battery. If the battery is
okay, then it is likely a connection.

 

[henkvanloon456]

The next thing I would check would be the positive battery connections.
Pull the positive cable off, scrape it with a knife or wirebrush, and
reconnect it. Another suggestion: turn the headlights on and have someone
stand in front of the vehicle while you try to start it. If the headlights
go out (or dim almost to the point where you can't see them), it would
indicate the problem is something to do with the battery. If the battery is
okay, then it is likely a connection.

Ok it turned out to be the battery. Apparently the cable we used to
feed with another battery is very poor quality. I don't know if I need
to replace my battery yet but thank god there is nothing wrong with my
startengine.

Thanks all for your concerns.

Hank