G'Day all,
I would like to confirm my starter motor needs replacing before I rush off and buy a replacement one.
My Clubbie wont start, I turn the ignition key and I get a 'click'. The car wont Jump start (from RACQ) but will Push start. When the mini is being jump started the same thing happens: just the 'click'; thus, the voltage getting to the starter and on my battery shouldn't be the problem. I pulled the starter motor out following the manuals instructions and tried to test it on the floor of the garage.
To test it, I hooked up Jump cables to the battery and the -ve to the chassis of the starter and the other to the threaded bolt coming out of the starter (the one that was hooked up to the +ve under the bonnet). My foot was holding it down
The result: a few sparks and no spinning of the starter motor. I cleaned the gear and spindle (bendix?) with degreaser, dried it and applied some graphite powder and tested again with no luck.
SO.... Can someone please confirm that it is the starter motor that is stuffed and needs replacing?
My gut says 'yes' but my head says 'get a second opinion' - And thanks in advance for all the helpful replies.
Please note: the nearest mini specialist is over 1000Km away.
