Brian 93957 Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Hi anyone ever changed the solenoid on a laycock A type o/drive Is it just a bolt on quick chage job or is it more involved? mines playing up and sticks (tapping it helps but a bit inconvenient!!? wiring is ok and oil is topped up so solenoid must be on its last legs? was working fine until a few days ago but had been a bit slow to engage sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Habe you checked the inhibitor switch- also clean out the filter within the o'd unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian 93957 Posted May 23, 2005 Author Share Posted May 23, 2005 yeah have checked the switch when the solenoid stops working the relay can still be heard and there is power up to the solenoid so im pretty sure this is the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Blank Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 my understanding is that while the A type isn't as easy as the J when it comes to refurb'ing the unit itself, the solenoid comes out easily enough to service. i know this because i recently had mine serviced when the car was in having something else done to it. i know they pulled it out and i don't think it was much drama. hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeks Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I don't know what access is like for an A-type, but I believe it's easier to get to than the D-Type solenoid ... in which case it shouldn't be too tricky - just a few screws to get the plate off and then easy removal. There's not much you can do other than hook it up to power and test it, though. They're not cheap to replace at full cost (as much as £70). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 when mine stopped working i just used to clime underneeth and tighten the screws and it wiold be fine. then i discovered locktight , problem solved!bhttp://club.triumph.org.uk/blah5/htdocs/BlahImages/Smilies/grin.gifGrin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian 93957 Posted June 12, 2005 Author Share Posted June 12, 2005 i might try that although it has been mostly working ok lately but its definately sluggish to click in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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