HDi Engine Cover on Citroen Xsara MkII LX 2.0 HDi
Two weeks since the starter motor failed, my Citreon Xsara MkII LX 2.0 HDi is fixed and back on the road again.
Most of this time has been taken up by finding the existing model in the car, (aided with mirror) and matching and finding the part, but CM Motorspares came through and supplied me with the exact same model, a M001T80481 – Mitsubishi, although the label on mine had scorch marks and I couldn’t read three numbers in the middle, I cross referenced the part against the Citroen Service Site (details here) this came from a Citroen Xsara Mk2 2.0 HDi starter motor, taken from 2002 5dr hatch with 65,000 miles.
My delivery arrived yesterday at 3.00pm, and 15 minutes later I had the starter installed waiting for the ECU/BSI to initialize before starting (Important! you wait 2 mins after connecting battery, before starting!), the only little snag, trying to hold starter motor with one hand, whilst bolting with the other, (only to find the bolts two arms lengths away and I couldn’t reach!)
Starting the car is much better, in fact it’s the best it’s ever been, I did think this was caused by the battery in December so purchased a new one not required! But I did find that the battery in the car, was wrong for a Turbo Diesel, as it had a low cold crank value. So always good to have a new battery and a spare!!!
Hall of Fame, and thanks to the following:-
Mum & Dad
Lindsey
Esther, Angus and Matilda
Boot Ferrule Man @ http://www.jlbelectronics.com
Bargaincottage Man @ http://www.bargaincottages.co.uk
The “Un-sung Heros” @ the Citroen Xsara Owners’ Club (yes it does exist!!!)
Mike & Fran @ http://www.oakhousekunekune.co.uk/
Jon, Battery Solutions York Ltd @ http://www.batterysolutionsyork.co.uk/
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