Hi I hope someone will be able to help me,
i'm new to Bentley having bought my 89 Bentley about a month ago,
a couple of days ago i had a problem starting there was a clicking noise (but not a starter solinoid clicking sound more like it was coming from behind the dashboard/firewall) and the car eventually started, the next day was fine and started no problem but then today the clicking sound again, and no start, i've asked a couple of mechanic buddies who say it could be a relay, but which one, i've never seen a car with so many relays, any idea where to start looking please.
Many Thanks in advance
Eamonn
Starting problem
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Hopefully it is a very common earthing problem found only on cars from around 1988 to 1993. There should be an earthing strap between the drivers side rear engine mount and the chassis leg (ie between the engine and the body). Take this off and clean the contact areas and see if this cures the problem. In the past we have added a second strap to the nearside engine mount and this has cured the problem if cleaning the drivers side strap has failed. The strap part number is UD70643 and they are £27.72 each. Hopefully this simple solution will cure the fault........BH
Thanks For the reply, i've just managed to get her to start (with a jump pack,) so i'll get her on a ramp tomorrow and check the strap,(also check battery as the tires were really old and i've had to replace them, battery might have seen its best too, as i've had a new thatcham alarm fitted and so might be loosing charge from that,).
i'll be checking her over as i'll prob need a few more service parts etc so might make it worth putting a order in
Thanks for the help, I'll be back no doubt
Eamonn
Check Strap was fine but the battery wasn't in the best condition, had a higher cranking amp battery fitted and now starts on the button like it should, even the windows close/open quicker lol
Thanks for the advice
Eamonn
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