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rossrob92
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DAF 44 problems Sept 29, 2022 18:49:31 GMT

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Post by rossrob92 on Sept 29, 2022 18:49:31 GMT

Hello guys,

I bought a Daf 44 a year ago as my first car and though somewhat familiar with nuts and bolts I'm not exactly versed in engines despite knowing the basic principles. In other words not a mechanic but can do some basic tinkering.

My car has stood for a year as I have had a bit of a rocky year getting over the lockdowns etc but I have to move my car as I have just moved house recently...

I got a new 6 volt battery as the old one had swollen up. I cannot seem to get the car started and there seems to be some fault with the electrics. The lights came on etc when key was in ignition but when I push the ignition switch the car tries but just won't start. It tries but wont and occasionally won't even try, making only a clicking noise as I turn the car over. Has anyone got any advice for a rooky?

Unfortunately, the accelerator cable has also came away from the jockey wheel on the carb and I am not too sure how it was originally set up. Any advice or help would be grateful as she's my first car and I am still learning. If any members are in the London area, I would be happy to pay for your assistance.

andrew
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DAF 44 problems Sept 29, 2022 20:37:17 GMT

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Post by andrew on Sept 29, 2022 20:37:17 GMT

Have no fear! You are in safe hands! Clearly the car's been adapted in some way, as a Daf should start when the key is turned, and there wasn't a starting button when the car was built! Do the headlights go dim when the starter is operated? If they do, then power is reaching the starter, but just not enough of it! The clicking is the relay engaging, but is indicative of a flat battery.

The "jockey wheel" is not something with which I'm familiar, as the cars have a triangular plate connecting the accelerator cable to the carburettor..... but the good news is that I live in north London (well, Barnet actually, which is Hertfordshire, but being at the end of the Northern Line means it's really London!) so PM me via this Forum and I'd be happy to pop round and assist. I'm a retired mechanic and have owned Dafs since I was 17 and am now 62, so I may (possibly...) be able to sort the car out.

Oh, and I'd recommend joining the DAF Owners Club, unless you already are!

Major Denis Bloodnok, Indian Army (RTD) Coward and Bar, currently residing in Barnet, Hertfordshire!

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