Starter Motor Replacement - how complex?
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Re: Starter Motor Replacement - how complex?
Most common starter problems are faulty/old battery, CEM III or the ignition switch.
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Re: Starter Motor Replacement - how complex?
If you haven't fixed it yet, it may just be a dodgy connection or wire. (Apologies it I've missed a post, I only skimmed the thread).
I used to have an intermittent dead starter issue with my 92 Two Tone, which could be solved by wiggling and pushing the fat red battery positive wire, although I first had to rule out relays etc.
I concluded there is a dodgy connection or a break in the positive lead somewhere between the small black plastic junction box and the connection with the starter motor. I plan to replace this cable with a piece from an old jump lead, if I ever have to remove the starter motor, but for now, I seem to have resolved it, and haven't had any recurrence for a couple of years.
FWIW I also found my starter turns better after I replaced the main earth strap (from the battery negative to the bodywork) as it was very corroded under the battery tray.
Hope this helps - if in doubt, wiggle it!
I used to have an intermittent dead starter issue with my 92 Two Tone, which could be solved by wiggling and pushing the fat red battery positive wire, although I first had to rule out relays etc.
I concluded there is a dodgy connection or a break in the positive lead somewhere between the small black plastic junction box and the connection with the starter motor. I plan to replace this cable with a piece from an old jump lead, if I ever have to remove the starter motor, but for now, I seem to have resolved it, and haven't had any recurrence for a couple of years.
FWIW I also found my starter turns better after I replaced the main earth strap (from the battery negative to the bodywork) as it was very corroded under the battery tray.
Hope this helps - if in doubt, wiggle it!
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Sheba: '91 ES Paris Special. Love that leather, baby. Scrapped and used as a spares car.