Does the Starter motor have a fuse?

Chally_Rai · Post by **Chally_Rai** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 4:02 pm

Before I buy a new starter motor I have been told to ask whether it has a fuse?....that could have blown...to make my MK3s not work.

My problems a bit wierd because when i try to start the car it doesnt even tick...but banging the solenoid on the head with a hammer doesnt work either, i would have thought it would tick but all you can actually hear is the injection system...unless its clicking dead quietly..

vdubit · Post by **vdubit** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 6:11 pm

Power cable goes straight from te battery to the starter, so no, its not on a fuse. Sounds like it could be a starter, but couldnt say without seeing it. If you need a new starter motor i work in partco (unipart) on marsh barton and can do you a good deal

Chally_Rai · Post by **Chally_Rai** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 6:20 pm

Coolio, i didnt think there was cuz i couldnt find it mentioned anywhere ie in the manual...

You work there? I never realised there was anyone remotely near me on this. How much do you reckon you could get it for?

vdubit · Post by **vdubit** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 10:47 am

Had a quick look, appears to be a couple choices. PM me your registration and I'll have a looksy for ya.

Chally_Rai · Post by **Chally_Rai** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 11:05 pm

hey i pm-ed you but its not in my outbox so i duno if it worked, its an L REG 1993 GENESIS

omicron · Post by **omicron** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 10:18 am

Is the solenoid clicking?

Starter isn't fused, but related circuits are.

Chally_Rai · Post by **Chally_Rai** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:07 pm

omicron wrote:Is the solenoid clicking?

Starter isn't fused, but related circuits are.

I cant hear it clicking no....

omicron · Post by **omicron** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 11:21 pm

Most likely not your starter motor then.

vdubit · Post by **vdubit** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 7:30 pm

Right, ours appears to be around Â£75+vat +surcharge (obviously refundable on return of old unit). Also, i'd had to order one. I thought this seemed a lot, so rang my mate at GSF for you, he says Â£58+vat and surcharge. And they've got them in stock. So, i tried, but on this occasion was beaten. So i'd buy theirs.

Andy

Chally_Rai · Post by **Chally_Rai** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 7:51 pm

omicron wrote:Most likely not your starter motor then.

you what now?

Chally_Rai · Post by **Chally_Rai** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 1:09 pm

This isssntttttttt faiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

you canne say thats not what it is and then go all quiet!!!!

i dont want to spend 58 squid on something that doesnt need changing....

but i need my car up and running so i can pass my test.

is he right? anyone? *desperate plea*

omicron · Post by **omicron** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:16 pm

Chally_Rai wrote:
omicron wrote:Most likely not your starter motor then.
you what now?

Forgot about this one. If the starter solenoid isn't engaging (clicking noise from the starter when you turn the key), the problem is most likely in a more minor electrical system, a popped fuse or relay, or a dodgy connection somewhere.

Unfortunatly, without being there, I don't know what it could be.