starter help

[DjJinx]

Well my car broke down yesturday and again this morning. So at first I thought it might be the battery or something lose or many other thigns. But it's the starter. Now Ihave to take out the stater in my 93 escort but I cant find where it is. The dude at discount auto parts siad its right under the battery but u have to go under neath to get it. Can anyone give me some directions on how to get it out and put the new one in... thanx in advance.

[Heep]

The starter motor isn't really under the battery, it's underneath the intake manifold towards the battery. It should be directly under the manifold (in the back of the engine), it's most likely dark rust colored, a cylinder maybe 3 inches in diameter. Here are the removal steps:

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

2. If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the kickdown cable routing bracket from the engine block.

3. Disconnect the starter cable and push-on connector from the starter solenoid B and S terminals. (Disconnect the connector at the solenoid S terminal by grasping it, depressing the plastic tab, and pulling the connector straight off to prevent damage to the connector and terminal)

4. Remove the upper and lower starter motor mounting bolts. Lift the starter motor up and remove it from the engine.

5. Installation is the reverse of the removal steps. Tighten the mounting bolts securely.

[DjJinx]

yeah i got the new starter in but still no start. and the battery is good , jus tgot it tested. I took the okld starter to the auto store they tested it and it was no good so I still need a new one. but now i dont know what the problem is it might be the timing belt that broke or what else. well im getting it towed to max's auto my mechanic said all he has to do his hook it into the comp and he'll have the prob. hopefully it wont be the hole engine or anything major. well thanx for your help yo.

[DjJinx]

well it seems the problem wit my car was the ignition was dead. well I had to pay like $160 for it.

[Heep]

Good to hear that is wasn't anything major. Also, even if the starter wasn't the problem, it probably would have blown soon after anyways, so it's just as well that you replaced it now.

[fordguy12]

i got a 1994 escort, and i put a new battery on it but nothing on the car turns on it dont even try to crank its like it dont even have a battery on it, the horn the radio the lights the heater or air want do nuthing i need some help ...

[KimMG]

fordguy12

Start you own thread instead of hijacking an old thread that has nothing to do with your car. It is unfair to the rest of us to have to spend time reading an old post that is irrevelant to your problem. It is also less confusing when a thread is about one car's problem.

Looking forward to seeing your thread about your car.

[mightymoose_22]

good grief... and this after he asked where the fuse link is.

If you are unable to follow the instructions and advice given here, just take it to a shop. It sounds like it will be a quick diagnosis.

[fordguy12]

ok i dont know ho to make my own thread... well my escort is makeing some improvements. when i goto start it you can hear the starter working but its like its not hitting the fly whell and turning the car over.. but if i get some battery cables and hook them up to the battery and them put the other ends to the starter it will turn the car over...i have asked a lot of ppl and they said they want be able to get to my car for weeks ..i realy need some help and i realy am srry for useing a old thread im just new to this peace..

[KimMG]

fordguy12-

To start your own thread.
Look at the bottom of the list of threads and you will see a button or link called "new thread". Click it. Fill in the title and in the message box type your question and provide as much information as you can. Don't forget to let us know the year, what motor, and if it is an auto or a manual transmission.