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7th July 2013, 12:39 PM
#1
starter motor?
hey guys need some help diagnosing a problem. have just replaced my alternator and battery in the last couple of weeks and now im thinking my starter motor is rat shit. took a bit while to start than usual this morning, stopped and started another 2 times and now it wont crank, just clicking. connections to the starter seem sweet, gave em a clean up, so does it sound like im up for a new one? any help would be awesome. cheers
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7th July 2013 12:39 PM
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7th July 2013, 12:41 PM
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sorry shoulda said from a 88 4.2, thanks guys
grant
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7th July 2013, 02:54 PM
#3
Try giving the starter motor a couple of hits with a hammer.
TB or TD?
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7th July 2013, 03:10 PM
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TD yeah gave it a couple of belts, no good but
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7th July 2013, 03:15 PM
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What's the voltage reading across the battery? and the reading across the battery when you try to start the vehicle?
Make sure both battery terminals are clean and tight.
Check the earth connection to the engine. If you have jumper leads connect one end to the negative battery post and the other end to the engine.
If battery is OK and it still plays up remove starter motor and inspect.
Been playing in any mud holes lately?
Last edited by Yendor; 7th July 2013 at 03:18 PM.
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7th July 2013, 03:56 PM
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before i start it, its reading 12v then up to round 14v when was starting. all connections seem sweet, thinking bout getting an ebay special for $180? went mud running few weeks ago and had nothing but drams since, sticking to rock crawling now me thinks lol -__-
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7th July 2013, 07:54 PM
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Nasty Dog - Moderator
I have the same issue with mine at the moment, bloody mud..lol
If any members require assistance in anything regarding this forum, just let me know via a PM and I will help you in any way that I can.
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7th July 2013, 08:08 PM
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yeah its fun at the time buuuuut i dont think its worth this much hassle, was a very expensive day out lol
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7th July 2013, 09:24 PM
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Nasty Dog - Moderator
Yeah got another mud run in 3 weeks, just hope it lasts until that one is over..lol
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6th September 2013, 02:35 AM
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If the carbon on the electrical motor gets worn, the springs might not have enough length to make a good connection. If hitting it with a hammer (and maybe a beam) helps, this is probably the case. replacing the carbon might be more worry than replacing the motor.
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