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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Dave_IOW on 31 December 2011, 11:17

Title: Starter motor **UPDATE*New picture*
Post by: Dave_IOW on 31 December 2011, 11:17: Went into Unipart to get myself a replacement starter to be told they are £75 upwards and it could be one of six variants (8 tooth, 9 tooth, 2kw... etc)

Any truth in this?

He had my reg and engine code so would have thought it would have been more accurate?
Title: Re: Starter motor, 6 variants,.... really?
Post by: Wazzzer on 31 December 2011, 11:26: that's a bit bizarre... :huh:
Title: Re: Starter motor, 6 variants,.... really?
Post by: Dave_IOW on 31 December 2011, 11:38: Indeed, just about to go up there and have a look, i'm kinda hoping its a wire that has fallen off :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Starter motor, 6 variants,.... really?
Post by: Wazzzer on 31 December 2011, 11:50: you got a multimeter to test it? Try touching the switched wire direct to the battery and see if the solenoid kicks
Title: Re: Starter motor, 6 variants,.... really?
Post by: Dave_IOW on 31 December 2011, 11:52: I haven't no :sad:
Title: Re: Starter motor, 6 variants,.... really?
Post by: barrym381 on 31 December 2011, 13:49: Quote from: Dave_IOW on 31 December 2011, 11:52
I haven't no :sad:
can u not get yours recond :smiley:
Title: Re: Starter motor, 6 variants,.... really?
Post by: Dave_IOW on 31 December 2011, 14:29: Right update i have got it off to test it, wired up the casing to -VE and the power and switched to +VE and i get this?

Should it spin or what? It obviously works, but no spin?

When it was still in car i could not hear this 'click' of the shaft shooting out though?

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f11/Wellowpartys/th_VIDEO0004.jpg) (http://s44.photobucket.com/albums/f11/Wellowpartys/?action=view&current=VIDEO0004.mp4)
Title: Re: Starter motors, is this right? *VIDEO INSIDE*
Post by: richw911 on 31 December 2011, 14:38: Burnt out i would say :smiley:

Can you spin it by hand?
Title: Re: Starter motors, is this right? *VIDEO INSIDE*
Post by: Dave_IOW on 31 December 2011, 14:40: Quote from: richw911 on 31 December 2011, 14:38
Burnt out i would say :smiley:

Can you spin it by hand?

One way easily, though other is reasonably difficult but can be spun yes.. :huh:
Title: Re: Starter motor, 6 variants,.... really?
Post by: richw911 on 31 December 2011, 14:41: As per other post i would say it burnt out / has a burnt spot.

Can you spin it by hand?
Title: Re: Starter motor, 6 variants,.... really?
Post by: Dave_IOW on 31 December 2011, 14:42: Quote from: richw911 on 31 December 2011, 14:41
As per other post i would say it burnt out / has a burnt spot.

Can you spin it by hand?

Sorry about double post, wanted maximum exposure, would be nice to sort out what i need to do by tonight lol :embarassed:
Title: Re: Starter motors, is this right? *VIDEO INSIDE*
Post by: justalex81 on 31 December 2011, 16:42: the solenoid is knackered
Title: Re: Starter motors, is this right? *VIDEO INSIDE*
Post by: Dave_IOW on 31 December 2011, 16:52: I connected it up about 10min ago to show a mate and first time it went, however now, it wont spin.

Think i can take it apart and grease it up?
Title: Re: Starter motor **UPDATE*With video*
Post by: shaft69 on 31 December 2011, 17:02: Got my starter from euro's £48 brand new no exchange, was making squeaching noise on start up. Easy job only took about 30mins.
Title: Re: Starter motor **UPDATE*With video*
Post by: Wazzzer on 31 December 2011, 17:09: yeah but we don't have an ECP over here
Title: Re: Starter motor **UPDATE*With video*
Post by: Dave_IOW on 31 December 2011, 17:25: Quote from: shaft69 on 31 December 2011, 17:02
Got my starter from euro's £48 brand new no exchange, was making squeaching noise on start up. Easy job only took about 30mins.

£75 upwards down here, and don't really want to go spending on something i can fix?

I will strip it all down tomorrow, chuck a shed load of grease in it and see if i can get it to work.

After seeing it spin earlier, there is still a glimmer of hope :laugh:
Title: Re: Starter motor **UPDATE*With video*
Post by: Mike671 on 31 December 2011, 20:41: Dave open it up I bet the final copper contact is knackerd after the solenoid pops out it creates another circuit which then allows it to spin you maybe able to rebraze some metal back in there if its worn down
Title: Re: Starter motor **UPDATE*With video*
Post by: Dave_IOW on 02 January 2012, 22:09: Well stripped ot down, re-greased, all fine working on kitchen side.. brilliant.

Put back on car, turned key... nothing.

Pi55edoff.com
Title: Re: Starter motor **UPDATE*With video*
Post by: Mike671 on 02 January 2012, 23:32: You check the copper contact I was on about in the starter as they give symptoms like that, also you getting full voltage down there?
Title: Re: Starter motor **UPDATE*With video*
Post by: Dave_IOW on 03 January 2012, 17:02: I did have a look yeah, and everything seemed ok.

Once i free'd up the shaft, i thought all was well, it spun after all :huh:

How many limbs do you want for one at Esplanade? :grin:
Title: Re: Starter motor **UPDATE*With video*
Post by: Mike671 on 03 January 2012, 17:21: All four and your head for good luck, not sure mate I'll look tomorrow you got a genuine one on there now?
Title: Re: Starter motor **UPDATE*With video*
Post by: Dave_IOW on 03 January 2012, 19:10: I have indeed, exchange basis you ask?
Title: Re: Starter motor **UPDATE*With video*
Post by: Dave_IOW on 08 January 2012, 09:38: Right so i have a different starter motor to try and under closer inspection, im confused already :laugh:

On old one, i have switched from ignition, positive from battery, and grounded from bellhousing.

Whats this new mystery one? 99% its not on the one in there already.

Top one, next to bit of blue paint.

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f11/Wellowpartys/IMAG0322.jpg)
Title: Re: Starter motor **UPDATE*New picture*
Post by: Toby on 08 January 2012, 10:17: finish that pint! :grin:

as for helping, i haZ NO ideas :laugh:
Title: Re: Starter motor **UPDATE*New picture*
Post by: Dave_IOW on 08 January 2012, 10:18: Quote from: Toby on 08 January 2012, 10:17
finish that pint! :grin:

as for helping, i haZ NO ideas :laugh:

Not first thing in the morning! was only a dribble :grin:
Title: Re: Starter motor **UPDATE*New picture*
Post by: Toby on 08 January 2012, 10:19: :laugh:

it is a bit early i guess :grin:
Title: Re: Starter motor **UPDATE*New picture*
Post by: Wazzzer on 08 January 2012, 11:46: Dave I'll have a look for you on mine later :wink:
Title: Re: Starter motor **UPDATE*New picture*
Post by: Dave_IOW on 08 January 2012, 13:57: Well its on and working, didnt connect anything up to that one and she's breathing again.. Sounded so good.

Can pass the 'Slow, green, diesel burning machine' back to its rightful owner :grin:

Thank god.

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f11/Wellowpartys/media.jpg)