A cry for help....

[garry55]

We have travelled down from Whitby to Ashford in Kent to catch an early shuttle tomorrow. Stopped 3 times on the way down ( dog walks / toilet breaks / food stop) and no problems. Got to our overnight stay, parked Moho outside and was shown where it had to be parked. Went to move it and it wouldn't start. No clicking from the starter solenoid (engine and leisure batteries showing 12.8v) and no noise from the starter motor. Is it a fuse problem, or something worse?

 

[garry55]

sometimes you just got to roll with it, dont let it get you dont too much ( i know)
but it is what it is, hopefully you will look back as part of the "adventure"

good luck

Oh we will! Same as our EGR valve failure in the Pyrenees last year still makes us laugh

 

[garry55]

Sorry to hear of your stater problem. The good thing is you are booked to cross on the Shuttle,it’s much easier to move your crossing than the ferry if needs be. Good luck with getting sorted,and have a great holiday.

Thanks !

 

[garry55]

Have you called rescue service ?

Yes

 

[garry55]

Inconvenient, but hopefully a quick fix and you can get away tmow!

We hope so!

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[FrankNicklin]

Good luck, hope all works out.

 

[garry55]

Try to get some sleep, difficult I know, especially as your brain will be working overtime. Then bush, bash, bosh, mechanic turns up, sorts it out and you’re on you wayyyyyyy.

Good luck

I'm a dyed-in-the-wool Yorkshireman - how can I possibly sleep with the thought of upcoming expenditure on my mind?

 

[garry55]

Good luck, hope all works out.

Thanks

 

[Larrynwin]

Hope you’re on the way soon

 

[Nanniemate]

I'm a dyed-in-the-wool Yorkshireman - how can I possibly sleep with the thought of upcoming expenditure on my mind?

Few beers ?

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[Bessy765]

We have travelled down from Whitby to Ashford in Kent to catch an early shuttle tomorrow. Stopped 3 times on the way down ( dog walks / toilet breaks / food stop) and no problems. Got to our overnight stay, parked Moho outside and was shown where it had to be parked. Went to move it and it wouldn't start. No clicking from the starter solenoid (engine and leisure batteries showing 12.8v) and no noise from the starter motor. Is it a fuse problem, or something worse?

With the headlights on do they dim when you try to start it, if the starter motor is jammed you should still see the lights dim. When its light the wire that goes to the starter (not the big heavy one the one that is live when key turned make sure it has not worked loose some are nut and bolt some are just a large spade terminal, also with it removed use a volt meter check there is 12 volts there when key is turned, another possibility is the wire at the bottom of the ign barrel. Has a burnt contact.

 

[PP Bear]

Few beers ?

Hopefully free

 

[Jo May]

Horrid, but glad you're getting sorted. Saves me having to dish out crap advice.
XX A Lancastrian

 

[garry55]

Few beers ?

Oh yes!

 

[Littlewheels]

Have you changed your Tunnel booking? It’s simple and at no cost and will also take the pressure off you thinking you’re going to miss it.
Hope it goes well, starter motors are normally an easy fix.

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[garry55]

Have you changed your Tunnel booking? It’s simple and at no cost and will also take the pressure off you thinking you’re going to miss it.
Hope it goes well, starter motors are normally an easy fix.

 

[garry55]

We contacted Eurotunnel first thing this morning - we have a 2 hour "grace" period after our original booking time - if we turn up within that time they will put us on the next available train. After the 2 hours, we have to amend the booking to suit.

 

[garry55]

Just received a message from the mobile mechanic - he's gone to collect a new starter motor and will be with us within the hour
Fingers crossed.....

 

[TinaLes]

What time was your departure?, will you make it in time if the mechanic fixes it before 1PM?
Fingers crossed its being done as we speak.
Good luck.
LES

 

[garry55]

What time was your departure?, will you make it in time if the mechanic fixes it before 1PM?
Fingers crossed its being done as we speak.
Good luck.
LES

Departure time 10:18 - now 13:18

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[garry55]

Team DogHouse to the rescue. They got us a great mobile mechanic, plied us with coffee and let us use their bathroom facilities even though they were closed to the public. The starter motor has been renewed and the problem sorted. Now at Le Shuttle departure, awaiting boarding the 13:18 train. Just heard about the French farmers blocking motorways and main roads - last year we had the fuel shortage, now potential grid lock. Gotta love France.

 

[FrankNicklin]

Brilliant news. Have a great time.

 

[pappajohn]

Departure time 10:18 - now 13:18

You already altered your watch to EU time then......
It was 12.18pm when you posted

 

[Suenliam]

We have had problems trying to get to the ferry etc. in the past. Nothing that delayed our hols. too long but after the worry it did make us appreciate our time away a bit more! Hope that's the case for you.
Sue

 

[Nanniemate]

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[Sue coulson]

2007 Peugeot Boxer. And I haven't hit anything with it Yet...

Mine is same 2006 when it happen to me leafs on battery had worked loose.

 

[CamperManLez]

We have travelled down from Whitby to Ashford in Kent to catch an early shuttle tomorrow. Stopped 3 times on the way down ( dog walks / toilet breaks / food stop) and no problems. Got to our overnight stay, parked Moho outside and was shown where it had to be parked. Went to move it and it wouldn't start. No clicking from the starter solenoid (engine and leisure batteries showing 12.8v) and no noise from the starter motor. Is it a fuse problem, or something worse?

Check your engine to body earth its on the nearside low down toward the gearbox

 

[Lynne Roy]

Team DogHouse to the rescue. They got us a great mobile mechanic, plied us with coffee and let us use their bathroom facilities even though they were closed to the public. The starter motor has been renewed and the problem sorted. Now at Le Shuttle departure, awaiting boarding the 13:18 train. Just heard about the French farmers blocking motorways and main roads - last year we had the fuel shortage, now potential grid lock. Gotta love France.

But at least you will get across the channel, glad you are all sorted, a sleepless night I bet. Enjoy your holiday. Lots of protests and fires on roundabouts I am afraid but chill and relax keep topped up with fuel as some are panick buying

 

[Littlewheels]

Check your engine to body earth its on the nearside low down toward the gearbox

See #50 sorted.

 

[Davecrawf]

Team DogHouse to the rescue. They got us a great mobile mechanic, plied us with coffee and let us use their bathroom facilities even though they were closed to the public. The starter motor has been renewed and the problem sorted. Now at Le Shuttle departure, awaiting boarding the 13:18 train. Just heard about the French farmers blocking motorways and main roads - last year we had the fuel shortage, now potential grid lock. Gotta love France.

That's great news for you. Things happen when we are travelling, and very often we can take some positives from the experience, e.g. the people who help us and unplanned experiences.
We broke down near to Pamplona this year and whilst or motorhome was being repaired we enjoyed an unscheduled visit to Pamplona.

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[helzie2020]

Team DogHouse to the rescue. They got us a great mobile mechanic, plied us with coffee and let us use their bathroom facilities even though they were closed to the public. The starter motor has been renewed and the problem sorted. Now at Le Shuttle departure, awaiting boarding the 13:18 train. Just heard about the French farmers blocking motorways and main roads - last year we had the fuel shortage, now potential grid lock. Gotta love France.

We’ve just passed through France. We had three satnavs going. Via Michelin was definitely best at re-routing to avoid the farmers’ demonstrations but we only have a 5.4m PVC; the alternative routes might not be suitable for a large motorhome.