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Starter Question/Help!, Wondering if I have the right one. |
1973Porsche |
Dec 20 2016, 06:07 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 4-February 12 From: Texas Member No.: 14,086 Region Association: None |
Hi all, recentally my starter in my Porsche went out(I believe). Anyway before removing it I went to O'Rileys and bought a new one. However after pulling the old one I noticed that they are different. Pictures are below. Which one is correct? Was my old one wrong and the new one right? Or is the new one wrong and I need to take it back and order one off pelican?
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mark04usa |
Dec 20 2016, 06:23 PM
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'70 1.7 Tangerine Group: Members Posts: 351 Joined: 14-September 09 From: Austin TX Member No.: 10,805 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The original Bosch starter is really durable and may not be at fault. Don't know if the replacement you have would fit...likely not, but do check this site for troubleshooting steps. That should get you quickly on the path to solution. I would recommend the Bosch starter if you need a replacement, or have yours repaired by a local shop. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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dlee6204 |
Dec 20 2016, 06:26 PM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
Your original starter is correct. The new one is wrong.
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Mike Bellis |
Dec 20 2016, 07:09 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Looks like a VW Bug starter to me.
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jcd914 |
Dec 20 2016, 07:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
Yea the starter is wrong.
Slits said it well in a previous thread on starter problems: The starter you got from the FLAPS is the wrong starter. You have an SR15X which is a type 1 starter. It shouldn't fit at all. The bushing on the end of the Bendix is meant to be in a hole in the bell housing to support the Bendix drive. You need an SR17X ... "VW Automatic Starter" as it is called. The one in your first pic is correct. If you are getting a "click" and nothing else, your solenoid is bad or not receiving sufficient voltage to engage the Bendix drive and turn the motor. The electrical catalogs have been wrong for 20 years that I know of and have never been corrected. |
Rand |
Dec 20 2016, 07:32 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Starters don't fail very often. My concern is you'll put a new starter on and it won't fix your problem. If you want to get into that, share your symptoms and troubleshooting steps. The peeps around here may be able to save you some money.
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1973Porsche |
Dec 20 2016, 07:52 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 4-February 12 From: Texas Member No.: 14,086 Region Association: None |
Starters don't fail very often. My concern is you'll put a new starter on and it won't fix your problem. If you want to get into that, share your symptoms and troubleshooting steps. The peeps around here may be able to save you some money. My 914 isn't starting. I turn the key and nothing really happens. The starter doesn't engage. It's not the battery because that is brand new. |
iankarr |
Dec 20 2016, 07:58 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,473 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Starters don't fail very often. My concern is you'll put a new starter on and it won't fix your problem. If you want to get into that, share your symptoms and troubleshooting steps. The peeps around here may be able to save you some money. My 914 isn't starting. I turn the key and nothing really happens. The starter doesn't engage. It's not the battery because that is brand new. There are several possible causes for key turn/no start which aren't related to the starter itself. Two of the big ones are 1) the ignition switch could be cracked/bad (very common). 2) The wiring could have a break or be at fault somewhere (that circuit is crazy long). Have you tried bypassing the ignition switch and powering the starter directly from the battery? |
mepstein |
Dec 20 2016, 08:02 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,271 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
We take our starters in to a local shop for rebuilds, cost about $75.
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76-914 |
Dec 20 2016, 08:12 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,501 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Remove the large yellow wire from the starter solenoid and connect a VOM or test light to it. Turn the ignition switch to start. You should have power to the yellow wire when the switch is turned to start. If you don't I'd look at the ign switch. If you do have power note the voltage. If you have 11v or higher whack the solenoid with a hammer. The old grease in the solenoid is old and sticky in cool weather. If your voltage at the yellow wire is low you need to repair/replace the starter or...............add a solenoid to get some voltage to that old starter solenoid. I prefer the old Ford style as they only need 3v to energize. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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1973Porsche |
Dec 20 2016, 11:12 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 4-February 12 From: Texas Member No.: 14,086 Region Association: None |
Starters don't fail very often. My concern is you'll put a new starter on and it won't fix your problem. If you want to get into that, share your symptoms and troubleshooting steps. The peeps around here may be able to save you some money. My 914 isn't starting. I turn the key and nothing really happens. The starter doesn't engage. It's not the battery because that is brand new. There are several possible causes for key turn/no start which aren't related to the starter itself. Two of the big ones are 1) the ignition switch could be cracked/bad (very common). 2) The wiring could have a break or be at fault somewhere (that circuit is crazy long). Have you tried bypassing the ignition switch and powering the starter directly from the battery? I have not. |
Kansas 914 |
Dec 21 2016, 09:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
There are several possible causes for key turn/no start which aren't related to the starter itself. Two of the big ones are 1) the ignition switch could be cracked/bad (very common). 2) The wiring could have a break or be at fault somewhere (that circuit is crazy long). Have you tried bypassing the ignition switch and powering the starter directly from the battery? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
Elliot Cannon |
Dec 21 2016, 11:25 AM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
The local auto parts store is NOT a good resource for these older cars. The reason being not many people who work at the local auto parts store know anything about a German car that was built before they were born. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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porschetub |
Dec 21 2016, 07:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,698 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Yep I vote beetle starter also how could someone get it so wrong,take your old one to a Bosch shop and they will fix real easy sometimes they only need brushes and a clean.
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1973Porsche |
Dec 21 2016, 08:33 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 4-February 12 From: Texas Member No.: 14,086 Region Association: None |
Okay so the starter is wrong, I think I'll have it rebuilt since it's old dirty and probably needs it. If that doesn't fix it that would narrow my problem down to ignition switch or a wiring problem right?
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Rand |
Dec 21 2016, 08:44 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
It's unlikely that the starter is the problem. It's so quick and easy to hook it to a battery to see if it turns. Why would you throw money at it before doing a couple simple tests so you know what to fix?
My first 914 suddenly quit turning over. First thing I did was grab a screwdriver and jump the terminals at the starter to see if it would crank. It took literally a minute (most of that time was retrieving a screwdriver and making sure the car was in neutral with the ebrake on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ). I instantly ruled out the starter. In my case it was the plastic housing of the ignition switch that cracked (a fairly common failure on these cars). I'd strongly suggesting you do the quick tests first so you can narrow down where to focus your troubleshooting. Check the starter first because it takes no time. Then circuits / grounds / switch. |
Amphicar770 |
Dec 21 2016, 09:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,191 Joined: 20-April 10 From: PA, USA Member No.: 11,639 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
If it is your starter, either have yours rebuilt or go with a gear reduction starter.
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TheCabinetmaker |
Dec 22 2016, 03:54 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I'm with Rand on this
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