I am so pissed off right now. After running some diagnostics (thanks to boostin) I have determined that my starter is shot. Well, that was a fun two weeks of driving my car......anyway, looks like another 6 months before I can save the money up to get this one rebuilt.....so pissed right now...

 

Real ****ty, MAybe its just the solenoid....Can get those pretty cheap I would think, Maybe a Bosch Universal....? Anyone on this...?

DAmian

 

If you wanted to trade me Fuchs for Phone Dials I could come up with a very close to new starter and install it in your car.....

Just a thought.

 

hmmm....nto a bad idea...but man I like them fuchs ...maybe you could just loan me one of yours until mine gets back running

seriously thuogh, I may have to take you up on that offer, be forewarned however, the fuchs are not in the greatest condition...

 

Bloodraven...... join the club.

 

Bloodraven sorry to hear that ....but in all honesty if it takes you a couple of months to afford a starter...a 951 probably isn't the best car for you.....these cars will nickle and dime you to death.

Just my 0.02 cents

 

How rough are these Fuchs?

I would need them to be round and true, and not in such bad shape that I couldn't restore them.

 

Man, Bloodraven, I'm very sorry to hear about your bad luck. That's a pretty sweet deal that Ian has offered you (down to installing it ), but if it falls through, the best price on a Bosch starter that I found when I replaced mine in my S2 back in April was at AutohausAZ. It is remanufactured by Bosch and goes for $133.00. That's not too much less than Pelican--$146.00 or Paragon--$150.00, but hey, it helps.

Here is a link for you so that you can take a quick look:

https://www.autohausaz.com/catalog/l...Token=47477168

 

He said that he heard a single click and nothing afterwards. He did the headlight check so his battery is still good. Though I'm used to repeated clicking after starters melt internal wires (burnt motors), this is pointing to a brush problem in the DC motor. When they wear down, the contacts inside will simply lock up with the extra play and only take the voltage from the solenoid and stall it.

Rebuild time, Timmo. Sorry to hear it... but can I tell ya how much you'll get used to PDs?? I'd seriously consider Ian's offer if it were me.

 

Well at least you didnt finally get your car running after 10 months and then while just doing a little thing, puncture the radiator and have to spend 300 dollars to replace it!!! I am soooo dumb.

 

Sorry to hear that.... What's wrong with the starter? Have you determined that it's not repairable? If you do purchase a rebuilt one, I got one from these guys for a very good price: http://autoexpress.safeshopper.com/2094/cat2094.htm?342. Their core charge is so low that it's almost not worth bothering with.

 

Hey Bloodraven, I have a solution that might interest you...
If your car is not running and you are not driving it, then remove the starter yourself and take it to be repaired at a starter and alternator shop. I bet there are plenty in the yellow pages in your town. Call around and you may be surprised...I payed $130 CDN to have mine rebuilt...works fantastic.

 

just buy a used one from my mybaby924s or someone who will sell it for $40 or something.

 

i AGREE WITH xsBOOBS. Get a used one and have the original rebuilt when you have the funds to do so.

 

Ya if mine will work in your car I'll give ya a deal since you really need it.