Starter Motor

krzracingcouk · 05-04-17, 09:12 PM

Hi Guys,

Tried to start car tonight, found that I have a dead starter motor

Yes I know I am not having much luck at the moment

Went to order a starter and got confused on what one I need. It is for a '82 Coupe GT5s and this is the list I found:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/sis.html?_...53.m1438.l2658

Can anyone advice what one I need or what the part code is

vagdream · 06-04-17, 08:05 AM

Presume you have confirmed that it is actually the starter motor at fault by eliminating the other prime candidates; ignition switch and solenoid?

krzracingcouk · 06-04-17, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vagdream

Presume you have confirmed that it is actually the starter motor at fault by eliminating the other prime candidates; ignition switch and solenoid?

I have voltage to the solenoid for the feed and main power lines - they are ok. So either the solenoid or motor, not sure which.

4v6 · 06-04-17, 05:56 PM

Easy way to test the starter in situ is to pull off the spade terminal to the solenoid and then simply connect 12volts to it via a short to the main power cable that cranks the starter over.

Just make sure youre not in gear.....squishy sounds would emanate from underside if not careful.
Should crank the engine over if you do the above if the starters ok.

John. · 06-04-17, 10:49 PM

^^^^ If it doesn't crank engine earth could be suspect.

Give the motor a clout, if it then does something then suspect the brushes are likely worn down and/or sticking.

krzracingcouk · 07-04-17, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4v6

Easy way to test the starter in situ is to pull off the spade terminal to the solenoid and then simply connect 12volts to it via a short to the main power cable that cranks the starter over.

Just make sure youre not in gear.....squishy sounds would emanate from underside if not careful.
Should crank the engine over if you do the above if the starters ok.

I have put a volt meter to all the terminals and get the right voltage, will try putting a lead between spade connector and +ve terminal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by John.

^^^^ If it doesn't crank engine earth could be suspect.

Give the motor a clout, if it then does something then suspect the brushes are likely worn down and/or sticking.

Tried that to the horror of the wife, still did not start.

sinbin5t · 07-04-17, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by John.

Give the car a clout, you have to show it who's boss now and again

Quite agree John.

06-04-17, 08:05 AM	#2
vagdream Grown up member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Llandudno Junction Posts: 166	Presume you have confirmed that it is actually the starter motor at fault by eliminating the other prime candidates; ignition switch and solenoid?

06-04-17, 05:56 PM	#4
4v6 Ex Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5,565	Easy way to test the starter in situ is to pull off the spade terminal to the solenoid and then simply connect 12volts to it via a short to the main power cable that cranks the starter over. Just make sure youre not in gear.....squishy sounds would emanate from underside if not careful. Should crank the engine over if you do the above if the starters ok.

06-04-17, 10:49 PM	#5
John. 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scottish Borders. Posts: 7,530	^^^^ If it doesn't crank engine earth could be suspect. Give the motor a clout, if it then does something then suspect the brushes are likely worn down and/or sticking.