grrrr, T3s! (starter motor)

Post by **uniB** » 18 May 2007, 17:50

I've had my nice shiny camper for 2 weeks, was all set to pop off to Alltypes tomorrow and his starter motor dies in Tesco's petrol station (at rush hour!).

So fitting new starter motors then - easy?!?

owlets · Post by **owlets** » 18 May 2007, 17:52

just use a hamer to give it a whack and you can still go to All types

Post by **kevtherev** » 18 May 2007, 17:56

died?...you may find a little maintenance may revive it unless it's burnt out

cruddy contacts and sticky soleniods are usual

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 18 May 2007, 17:59

https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Al ... rter_motor

https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Pe ... sh_removal

Post by **DiscoDave** » 18 May 2007, 18:17

hit it with hammer, if that fails get a push start and you ccan go to all typoesE1

Post by **ringo** » 18 May 2007, 18:34

BTW - its a very easy job to change it - takes 5 mins if the bolts are in good nick - least it is with a diesel....

Ringo

Post by **skell** » 18 May 2007, 19:54

petrol is easier than diesel, starter is closer to the wheel arch

Post by **uniB** » 19 May 2007, 00:51

Thanks folks, I have tried hitting it with a hammer but nothing happening. Don't starters normally fade a bit? Haven't had any problem with starting before.

Still going to come along to alltypes but it would have been good to come along in the van.

AND Forest lost, what a crap day!!

Post by **T'Onion** » 19 May 2007, 05:42

how has it died ?
could be a wire thats just come off ,
give us a shout if tha needs a hand ,

Post by **Mocki** » 19 May 2007, 07:11

check the signal wire from the keyswitch hasnt dropped off the solenoid, what are your symptoms?

I ran mine with a faulty starter for years, having to tap it with me starting hammer every now and again....

Post by **uniB** » 19 May 2007, 10:53

Ive had a look this morning and all the leads seemed to be connected fine so I've taken the starter off (great job with a hangover!) The wire connecting the solenoid in pretty gunked up so I could give that a clean.

Is there some way I can test to see if it's working while it's off the van, connecting a 12v supply??

cheers

Post by **Rozzo** » 19 May 2007, 19:12

make sure the thick wire link from the body to the gearbox is clean.

Post by **uniB** » 31 May 2007, 16:52

Finally got Mr O' Leary back on the road today so thanks for your help and suggestions. Fitted a recon starter motor and cleaned up the earth lead and other connections, replaced starter bush (what fun to get out!) as suggested and starts on first turn now.

Post by **Rozzo** » 31 May 2007, 18:35

nice one

Post by **Joda** » 31 May 2007, 19:17

Must be something in the air for starter motors going as mines gone. Can hear a click when the key is turned, but starter motor does not engage.

So tomorrow I will clean up all contacts to solenoid, starter and earth. If this doesn't work where's the best place to whack it with the hammer?