Starting Advice on a MY98 Needed Pls.
30 September 2005, 05:53 PM
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Starting Advice on a MY98 Needed Pls.
Hi Guys, I think I know the answer already but I'm hoping to be proved wrong!
Lately when turning the key for ignition the starter motor is not catching, rather it makes a terrible grinding noise instead. It does eventually kick but the problem is becoming progressively worse. Even now when it catches I can hear a small, residual grind.
When it's running the car's sweet; it's been regularly seviced (although because of my lifestyle it's had a lot of short runs = lots of starts) and has only 57K miles on the board.
Is it possible that there are worn bearings / flywheel type gubbins inside the starter? If so will it require to be completely replaced and how much would I expect to pay for a new or reconditioned one?
TIA,
K.
Lately when turning the key for ignition the starter motor is not catching, rather it makes a terrible grinding noise instead. It does eventually kick but the problem is becoming progressively worse. Even now when it catches I can hear a small, residual grind.
When it's running the car's sweet; it's been regularly seviced (although because of my lifestyle it's had a lot of short runs = lots of starts) and has only 57K miles on the board.
Is it possible that there are worn bearings / flywheel type gubbins inside the starter? If so will it require to be completely replaced and how much would I expect to pay for a new or reconditioned one?
TIA,
K.
30 September 2005, 06:11 PM
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Yep its likely to be the bendix on the starter,Theres a small chance its the flywheel,But thats unusual.Havent got a clue on price for a replacement.
30 September 2005, 07:10 PM
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Starters can be rebuilt by a specialist starter place but thats generally only the electrical side of it.If the bendix is sh*g*d is gonna be a recon starter im afraid.
30 September 2005, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbotits
Starters can be rebuilt by a specialist starter place but thats generally only the electrical side of it.If the bendix is sh*g*d is gonna be a recon starter im afraid.
01 October 2005, 06:47 PM
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Another One, MY00 Classic This Time.
M8's Impreza has developed a loudish click / twang on the clutch at the top of it's travel. Unquote.
Difficult to say without seeing or hearing but I reckon adjustment or lubrication is required. The car is a minter with less than 20K on the clock.
Not a good weekend for Imprezas in this neck of the woods!
K.
Difficult to say without seeing or hearing but I reckon adjustment or lubrication is required. The car is a minter with less than 20K on the clock.
Not a good weekend for Imprezas in this neck of the woods!
K.
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01 October 2005, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by RON
Ken, your mates problem sounds like the clicky clutch pedal that some cars suffer with.. damn annoying too!!
Do you reckon nothing serious then?
Probably best not to answer that one!
Mine (MY98) has the dreaded judder which eventually goes away when warm or revved but I don't know this fault. I assume that the clutch is "self-adjusting"?
Ta,
K.
01 October 2005, 07:07 PM
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The pedal 'click' is not serious, it's a spring on the actual pedal that's a sod to sort....
The clutch itself is indeed self adjusting....... some people recommend that if you have judder to simply give the car a damn good ragging, and do some drag type starts, never been that convinced myself..... but if you fancy it.. have a go!! Not advicing that you do though, thats just what others say...
The clutch itself is indeed self adjusting....... some people recommend that if you have judder to simply give the car a damn good ragging, and do some drag type starts, never been that convinced myself..... but if you fancy it.. have a go!! Not advicing that you do though, thats just what others say...
15 October 2005, 11:57 PM
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Update : Nothing Interesting!
Touching wood as I type this but the starter motor seems to have had its hissy fit and is back to normal. Up until now I thought a "Bendix" was a washing machine brand, or is somebody pi$$-taking?
The car'll probably wait until I'm in the middle of nowhere with no signal for my mobile before it kicks it. Going to get it checked at the the next service (December) anyway.
I didn't do a Scooby search but a M8's Nissan's starter came in at £200 new. Ouch; Scrappy time!
My friend with the clutch problem has also sorted itself out.
As someone else already said "They all do that Sir!"
Thanks for all the replies guys.
K.
The car'll probably wait until I'm in the middle of nowhere with no signal for my mobile before it kicks it. Going to get it checked at the the next service (December) anyway.
I didn't do a Scooby search but a M8's Nissan's starter came in at £200 new. Ouch; Scrappy time!
My friend with the clutch problem has also sorted itself out.
As someone else already said "They all do that Sir!"
Thanks for all the replies guys.
K.
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