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09-23-2012, 07:01 AM | #1 | |
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Starter motor troubleshooting
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i have a KIA Pregio 2005 I use for work. The issue here is that when I turn the ignition the Van usually takes a few turns before the starter motor kicks in. I suppose I am wandering if anyone knows a good starter motor maintenance guide, a link, or any tips on how to maintain a starter motor. Its going to be hot this summer again and the van is always good for camping, making sure it runs Sh!t hot. Last edited by ThePrimeShot; 09-23-2012 at 08:41 PM. |
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09-23-2012, 12:13 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Starter motor troubleshooting
Does it click at all when it won't start? Clicking suggests that the solenoid is working, so you may have a dead spot in the motor itself.
Since its a consistent, repeatable issue, have a friend work the key while you check for voltage at the starter activation wire. You could have an issue with the ignition switch, starter relay, or wiring. |
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09-23-2012, 08:40 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Starter motor troubleshooting
It does make a clicking sound.
I spoke to a mechanic and am almost certain it just needs a good clean. I have never done maintenance on a starter motor before. |
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09-25-2012, 12:38 AM | #4 | |
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Re: Starter motor troubleshooting
You may be able to take it apart and clean up the contacts, but I'd suggest at least sourcing a replacement before diving in. Starters are pretty simple things, but they aren't really designed to be serviced anymore - most people replace rather than rebuild now.
Do some searching and see if you can get a factory service manual for your vehicle. Sometimes they have exploded views of parts that may help you out. |
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he's talked to his mechanic and is convinced it only needs taken apart/cleaned never heard of a starter that was "spinning" and upon taken apart/cleaned- worked as good as new sit down on your floor- spread out a nice white sheet- have pencil and paper handy- write notes on every screw, nut, bolt- remove the casing screws of the starter- take that starter completely apart- clean everything because you heard a good cleaning is much better than a new/rebuilt starter I would think you can't- reasemble that completely dissasembled starter and make it even as good as it was before really- you could have 1 or 20 issues of when you turn the key and the engine doesn't turn over steady you won't find the no cost- internet search- advice- to be anything but supposition/guesswork/fly by night so called mechanic's advice you have a mechanic's suggestion- take youR starter apart then you might just be back here saying "he didn't know what he was talking about" in all honesty- I don't think you can completely take apart- clean- and reassemble your starter- pictures- documentation- every step- I'd imagine many here are waiting for you to dive in because your "mechanic" and you, think clean & it will be all good |
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