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Starter Motor Failing ?
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:30 pm
by toadster
LO All
A few weeks ago I put some petrol in and my first try to start the car just gave a skreeching noise
Started ok on second attempt.
Today however My Lude wouldn't start just made the same noise
After about 10 atempts it sluggishly started and then just managed to pick up and run.
I thought it may be the battery as the car wasn't driven over the weekend but battery seems fine all dash lights are bright and battery indicator is green on battery body so I'm guessing it might be the starter motor
How long do they normally last
and how much should I pay to get a new one fitted
Cheers for your help peops
Toadster
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 10:10 pm
by NCCMUR
I got new brush set for inside the starter
£35 from local auto electrician perfect!
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 12:43 am
by Lankysod07
Hey dude, sorry to hear about these issues.
If after digging you need a new starter, I've got one for a manual and one for an auto if your in need bud.
Brandon
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 10:44 am
by toadster
LO
Lankysod07 wrote:Hey dude, sorry to hear about these issues.
If after digging you need a new starter, I've got one for a manual and one for an auto if your in need bud.
Brandon
Hi matey I'm guessing theses are not new
How much would you want for the auto one
So far it's only happened twice so I need to confirm if this is the issue or not
Cheers
Toadster
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 11:29 am
by sol-lude
If it happens again give it a whack with a hammer and if it starts its probably the motor. Quick if your doing a replacement. However keep the old one and as NCCMUR said buy a brush kit when you get the chance and refurb it yourself.
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 11:41 am
by toadster
LO
sol-lude wrote:If it happens again give it a whack with a hammer and if it starts its probably the motor. Quick if your doing a replacement. However keep the old one and as NCCMUR said buy a brush kit when you get the chance and refurb it yourself.
Do I need a special Honda hammer
TA for the advice guys
Toadster
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 12:17 pm
by norks27
toadster wrote:Do I need a special Honda hammer
Did a quick Google, no joy I'm afraid.
You'll have to make do with a regular hammer
Hope you get it sorted
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 1:13 pm
by sol-lude
toadster wrote:LO
sol-lude wrote:If it happens again give it a whack with a hammer and if it starts its probably the motor. Quick if your doing a replacement. However keep the old one and as NCCMUR said buy a brush kit when you get the chance and refurb it yourself.
Do I need a special Honda hammer
TA for the advice guys
Toadster
you should have got the hammer with the red handle with the car - similar to the red key.
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 1:26 pm
by NCCMUR
Mine was intermittently starting,then struggling to start then just clicking
Wee whack n it was ok but got the auto electricians to have a look and the brushes were done
As i said they supplied and fitted them for £35