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> I think my starter is going bad, Need opinions
KELTY360
post May 21 2008, 02:52 PM
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Lately I've been getting a whirring metallic sound when I turn the ignition key. I switch it off, then try again and it starts right up. This doesn't seem to happen when the engine is cold - then it starts on the first turn. When I've been driving and then make a short stopover is when it seems to occur. The wiring at the starter and solenoid seems tight and solid; likewise the ground strap from the tranny to the body.

Also, I started to take the starter out, but after loosening the top bolt (in the engine compartment) it doesn't want to come all the way out. Is this a two man job with someone underneath to hold the nut from moving?

It's a '74 2.0 FI
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post May 22 2008, 08:10 PM
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Greg,
Kelly is probably right on with the heat causing a resistance to current flow problem. Disconnect your battery negative terminal ( this keeps you safe while messing with the starter) and then check the large yellow wire's lug at the starter ( I think it is the yellow one,) closely for dirt or corrosion. I usually start with the yellow because this is the wire that carries the current to the solenoid to operate the bendix. If it is really dirty and corroded that can cause the heat to affect current flow to the solenoid. Cut the lug off and replace it and see if that helps. While you are there check the other lugs also. I think sometimes even a new starter will not help if there is corrosion or dirt build up in and on the old electrical connections. If everything is OK down at the starter, then I would trace the yellow wire back to the relay board and check the 12 and 14 pin connectors there for dirt or corrosion. Hope this helps.
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KELTY360   I think my starter is going bad   May 21 2008, 02:52 PM
Travis Neff   sounds like your solenoid is not functioning right...   May 21 2008, 03:03 PM
Phoenix 914-6GT   If you need a starter I have a few sitting here fr...   May 21 2008, 03:13 PM
KELTY360   If you need a starter I have a few sitting here f...   May 21 2008, 07:02 PM
toon1   Starters are very simple to either, fix, clean or ...   May 21 2008, 03:29 PM
messix   vice grips on the engine side, it's a bitch to...   May 21 2008, 03:51 PM
Rand   Hey Marc, let me know if you need an extra hand. I...   May 21 2008, 04:26 PM
rhodyguy   marc, the bolt head is captured in a notch provide...   May 21 2008, 05:23 PM
SGB   I know this seems out there, but is the timing too...   May 21 2008, 07:13 PM
Rand   Yeah, I'm thinking tomorrow mid-day or Friday...   May 21 2008, 07:25 PM
KELTY360   :idea: Hmmmm, I'm gonna guess no. Timing has...   May 21 2008, 07:25 PM
Phoenix 914-6GT   If you need a hand on Friday I will be in Renton. ...   May 21 2008, 10:38 PM
KELTY360   If you need a hand on Friday I will be in Renton....   May 21 2008, 10:45 PM
Phoenix 914-6GT   Cool. Will do.   May 21 2008, 10:51 PM
Greenguy   I’ve got a similar problem, when the car is driv...   May 22 2008, 12:49 AM
Phoenix 914-6GT   What year?   May 22 2008, 01:01 AM
KELTY360   For a WAG I would suspect a resistance problem. He...   May 22 2008, 01:29 AM
Phoenix 914-6GT   Greg.. I am wondering if you have a 74 that is hav...   May 22 2008, 01:41 AM
Tom   Greg, Kelly is probably right on with the heat ...   May 22 2008, 08:10 PM
krazykonrad   It may be just your solenoid. Mine's going bad...   May 23 2008, 07:26 AM


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