Paul64 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hi, My starter motor has just started playing up. Not the usual problem of clicking and nothing else. It runs away as if going to do something but doesn't engage, if that makes sense. I have a 200Tdi Defender 1994. Can anyone shed any light on this problem? Thanks, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Either the solenoid isn't throwing the starter dog onto the flywheel ring gear, the starter dog itself is stuck, you have a few teeth stripped off the dog or the ring gear, or the little arm that throws the starter dog is broken/siezed/dislocated. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 Either the solenoid isn't throwing the starter dog onto the flywheel ring gear, the starter dog itself is stuck, you have a few teeth stripped off the dog or the ring gear, or the little arm that throws the starter dog is broken/siezed/dislocated.Les. Thanks for that Les. It does start eventually, but sometimes can take several goes before she fires up. It also seems to be worse first thing in the morning? P.S How do you get to the damn thing. It seems impossible from top or bottom. Do you need to take the down pipe of the exhaust off first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cipx2 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Yes, you should take the down pipe off. Here are two threads on the subject you might want to read: - http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=17900 - http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=23155 or same thing here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 Yes, you should take the down pipe off.Here are two threads on the subject you might want to read: - http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=17900 - http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=23155 or same thing here. Thanks Cip, that is really helpful. I did put starter in the search finder but didn't see these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonka Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 i did my starter last weekend and in total it took about an hour, it was much easier than i was expecting, the biggest pain was sealing up the exhaust at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 i did my starter last weekend and in total it took about an hour, it was much easier than i was expecting, the biggest pain was sealing up the exhaust at the end. Did your just clean it up or did you replace it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonka Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 i replaced it with a new bearmach one i think it cost about £90 ish but for the peace of mind that it should start should i stall it in a stupid situation (more than likley) it seemed the right thing to do. i may have a look at the old one and see if it is servicable and keep it as a spare but the gear on the old starter motor turned freeley which i perceve to be bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 i replaced it with a new bearmach one i think it cost about £90 ish but for the peace of mind that it should start should i stall it in a stupid situation (more than likley) it seemed the right thing to do. i may have a look at the old one and see if it is servicable and keep it as a spare but the gear on the old starter motor turned freeley which i perceve to be bad. Did your old one give way completely? What were the symptoms? Where did you buy your Bearmach one from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 In order to avoid the hustle and stress, I simply bought a new Bosch Starter.. ( real broke now) and keep the old one for a rainy day.. It was minus 5 degress that morning.. Brrrrrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul64 Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 In order to avoid the hustle and stress, I simply bought a new Bosch Starter.. ( real broke now) and keep the old one for a rainy day.. It was minus 5 degress that morning.. Brrrrrrrr Where did you buy it from and how much if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 You should be able to turn the starter dog (the little cog on the starter motor) in one direction fairly easily, but not the other way without turning the starter motor armature. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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