Today, After my 600 was good and warmed up from a long drive, I
went to re-start it, and all it did was (click). It took a few
times turning the key, but it finally connected, and started like
normal. I went home and checked for loose wires, checked all grounds
etc. Is my solenoid going bad? or possible the ignition switch?
Also, do I have to do anything special to remove the starter like
possible drain the oil, or something like that? I dont know if it is
like an american car starter.
Thanks, Nick
starter motor
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Re: starter motor
Hi Nick;
I would say it is the switch. or maybe a wire connection. Note; You
have to turn the key all the way off before attempting to restart. You
didn't say it clicks every time you try to start it. And pulling the
starter does not require you drain the oil, but remove the negative battery
cable before attempting to remove the starter.
Bill
I would say it is the switch. or maybe a wire connection. Note; You
have to turn the key all the way off before attempting to restart. You
didn't say it clicks every time you try to start it. And pulling the
starter does not require you drain the oil, but remove the negative battery
cable before attempting to remove the starter.
Bill
Re: starter motor
Hi Nick,
Yes, your solenoid could be going bad. The copper contacts get dirty
or they start to melt away. You can take it apart and repair it. The contacts
attached to the starter bolts are rectangular on the inside and can be
cleaned up. The copper plunger actuated by the solenoid will deteriorate and may
need to be rebuilt. I have used a copper penny to rebuild these. But copper
pennies are hard to find these days. You have to find the ones from the 1960s
or earlier. Don't use the later ones, they are a copper-clad zinc. Or you
can machine your own out of copper stock.
good luck,
Dale
Yes, your solenoid could be going bad. The copper contacts get dirty
or they start to melt away. You can take it apart and repair it. The contacts
attached to the starter bolts are rectangular on the inside and can be
cleaned up. The copper plunger actuated by the solenoid will deteriorate and may
need to be rebuilt. I have used a copper penny to rebuild these. But copper
pennies are hard to find these days. You have to find the ones from the 1960s
or earlier. Don't use the later ones, they are a copper-clad zinc. Or you
can machine your own out of copper stock.
good luck,
Dale
> Today, After my 600 was good and warmed up from a long drive, I
> went to re-start it, and all it did was (click). It took a few
> times turning the key, but it finally connected, and started like
> normal. I went home and checked for loose wires, checked all grounds
> etc. Is my solenoid going bad? or possible the ignition switch?
> Also, do I have to do anything special to remove the starter like
> possible drain the oil, or something like that? I dont know if it is
> like an american car starter.
> Thanks, Nick
Re: starter motor
My starter went toes up so I took it to a gen/starter repair shop and they repaired it in two days. Haven't had a problem since. The cost was reasonable.
Timk11
Timk11
starter motor
Hey all,
Thanks to all that responded about my starter problem. I did not
find any loose wires, but I did find the small wire on the starter
solenoid to be corroded, green stuff. I cleaned the male end, and
the female plug, and all is great again. Thanks for all your help
guys.
Nick
Thanks to all that responded about my starter problem. I did not
find any loose wires, but I did find the small wire on the starter
solenoid to be corroded, green stuff. I cleaned the male end, and
the female plug, and all is great again. Thanks for all your help
guys.
Nick