Starter Motor

[jimmygixer]

Been driving about all day today without a problem. I turned the car off for five minutes but then wouldnt restart.

All i get is one click from the solenoid i assume. Had to bump it down the street.

I have suspected the starter motor was past it a year ago. Some times it will spin slowly and the odd time it really flies.

My battery is only 2 months old and i remember after fitting it the car still didnt turn over that fast sometimes.

So i am betting it needs ripped out. Can these be cleaned out and/or fixed easily by joe average to get them running a while longer rather than binning it if its not totally shot?

[artscot79]

If its that bad its time for a new one rather than delaying the inevitable

[Micro]

Is it actually the motor? Have you checked all wires are in good order (no breaks, damage) and all fixings are tight on electrical connections?

[jimmygixer]

Is it actually the motor? Have you checked all wires are in good order (no breaks, damage) and all fixings are tight on electrical connections?

Only got a quick look at the battery connections today. I noticed the wires from the terminals were very warm and i wasn't cranking the car over, which is meant to be a sign of a bad starter i think.

[AdeMk1]

Check the earth straps from battery to body & engine are clean & tight & not broken. Sounds like its time for a new/recon starter though.

[jimmygixer]

Fitted a new one today, its never started as quick, sorted.

Thanks guys