Peter B
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So the inerita starter on the 2000 TC died yesterday, luckily in the driveway rather than when I was taking car for a short test run. When it was working it would spin the motor but quickly disengage from the motor and just spin. Anyway now I can hear the solenoild on the wing click but nothing at all from the starter. Probably need to check there is power from solenoid to the starter.
The Haynes manual lists a few tests you can do on the car, checking earth connections etc but it looks like I'll have to get it off. (I did see someone, apologies I can't remember who, say that there shouldn't be anymore than about 1 ohm resistance between starter motor body and neg terminal on battery). The only problem with removing it is the front exhaust bracket bolts to the lower starter bolt but shouldn't be a huge problem. Tempted to just take it to the electrician for repair / testing but any other suggestions would be welcome. Are there any replacement starters available? I see a few possibilitites advertised but they seem to be mostly for the V8. And unpleasantly expensive.
Pete.....
The Haynes manual lists a few tests you can do on the car, checking earth connections etc but it looks like I'll have to get it off. (I did see someone, apologies I can't remember who, say that there shouldn't be anymore than about 1 ohm resistance between starter motor body and neg terminal on battery). The only problem with removing it is the front exhaust bracket bolts to the lower starter bolt but shouldn't be a huge problem. Tempted to just take it to the electrician for repair / testing but any other suggestions would be welcome. Are there any replacement starters available? I see a few possibilitites advertised but they seem to be mostly for the V8. And unpleasantly expensive.
Pete.....