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Author:  MG Rocket [ Mon May 31, 2010 9:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Starter motor
Well it seems like my starter motor has just failed....all very sudden with
no warning. I get one loud click when I turn the key.
The battery is very good and fully charged. Checked terminal
connections and the lead to the starter.
Is there any thing else I should check, before replacing the starter?
Author:  simon k [ Mon May 31, 2010 9:43 pm ]
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put a spanner across the solenoid terminals? made sure the bendix isn't stuck in the ring gear?
Author:  moemoke [ Mon May 31, 2010 9:46 pm ]
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Could be just a dud solenoid, there is some way to by pass
it for testing purposes but I forget how. Or just take out the starter and
test it with jumper leads but make sure you have the starter in a vice or
put it on the floor and stand on it.
Author:  MG Rocket [ Mon May 31, 2010 9:56 pm ]
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simon k wrote:
put a spanner across the solenoid terminals? made sure the bendix isn't stuck in the ring gear?

That's the funny thing....I've done that with modern cars but I don't know
where it is on this car. Is it the thing mounted next to the battery with
a starter button on it?
Author:  MG Rocket [ Mon May 31, 2010 9:59 pm ]
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moemoke wrote:
Could be just a dud solenoid, there is some way to by pass
it for testing purposes but I forget how. Or just take out the starter and
test it with jumper leads but make sure you have the starter in a vice or
put it on the floor and stand on it.

Or could I run a jumper lead from the + terminal directly to starter?
Author:  moemoke [ Mon May 31, 2010 9:59 pm ]
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Solenoid is usually mounted on the side of the motor on the LHS eng steady bracket
Where is your battery?
Author:  MG Rocket [ Mon May 31, 2010 10:01 pm ]
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moemoke wrote:
Solenoid is usually mounted on the side of the motor on the LHS eng steady bracket
Where is your battery?

Battery is on the left facing it and the thing with a starter button is directly
behind it, mounted on the inner guard.
Author:  simon k [ Mon May 31, 2010 10:12 pm ]
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MG Rocket wrote:
moemoke wrote:
Solenoid is usually mounted on the side of the motor on the LHS eng steady bracket
Where is your battery?

Battery is on the left facing it and the thing with a starter button is directly
behind it, mounted on the inner guard.


if there's a fat wire running from the +'ve battery terminal to that thing, then another fat wire running to the starter, then that's the one ;)
Author:  MG Rocket [ Mon May 31, 2010 10:18 pm ]
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simon k wrote:

if there's a fat wire running from the +'ve battery terminal to that thing, then another fat wire running to the starter, then that's the one ;)

Ok, I did short that after your suggestion....a lot of sparks but no starter action. Also when I push that button only get a slight click.....so faulty solenoid?
Author:  simon k [ Mon May 31, 2010 10:22 pm ]
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nah, sounds like the starter wants to come out
Author:  MG Rocket [ Mon May 31, 2010 10:33 pm ]
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Thanks Simon......I'll have a look at the Gemini thread (except
I can't find it)
Author:  simon k [ Mon May 31, 2010 10:37 pm ]
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you could do the jumper lead thing just to make triply sure
Author:  VulcanBB18 [ Mon May 31, 2010 10:41 pm ]
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Only two bolts to drop the starter out, as previously suggested the benix might have got jammed, don't go searching out gemini starters just yet!
Author:  Convertible Mini [ Tue Jun 01, 2010 5:19 am ]
Post subject:  Gemini Starter
There are some for sale here.
http://www.miniownersclub.com.au/index. ... &Itemid=28
Author:  GT mowog [ Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:52 am ]
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VulcanBB18 wrote:
Only two bolts to drop the starter out, as previously suggested the benix might have got jammed, don't go searching out gemini starters just yet!


Maybe, but usually that is just the start of it (pun intended)......it is a sure sign that it is on the way out.....
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