HELP! 964 not starting...
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
HELP! 964 not starting...
Symptoms:
Last few weeks, once or twice a week (mainly at night leaving work when cold out), go to start car and get a loud whine/buzz sound when I try to it. It would start after one or two tries.
This evening, when I got in to start car, just made a "spinning" sound, no attempt at ignition, no buzzing sound.
Battery doesn't seem to be the issue - just get a mechanical spinning sound (best I can describe it) - no clicking sounds.
I'm guessing bad starter motor?
Thoughts?
Luckily I was able to borrow a car to get home - but will likely have to have her towed to my indie tonight...
Thanks for any insight!
Last few weeks, once or twice a week (mainly at night leaving work when cold out), go to start car and get a loud whine/buzz sound when I try to it. It would start after one or two tries.
This evening, when I got in to start car, just made a "spinning" sound, no attempt at ignition, no buzzing sound.
Battery doesn't seem to be the issue - just get a mechanical spinning sound (best I can describe it) - no clicking sounds.
I'm guessing bad starter motor?
Thoughts?
Luckily I was able to borrow a car to get home - but will likely have to have her towed to my indie tonight...
Thanks for any insight!
#2
Rennlist Member
Based on your description, I wonder if you have teeth missing on your flywheel? It sounds like your starter motor is running, but not engaging with anything.
#5
Three Wheelin'
Starter prob worn out, and not coming out to grab teeth on flywheel. As common as a ****ty ex wife. I had same deal about a year ago. Go buy a reman Bosch starter for short money and slap her in. Take you about a hr. Easy job.
#6
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
And the verdict is...
Starter motor - had it replaced and I'm off to the races again! Starter was going from day one. Starts up sooo much better now! opted for a new one with warranty and due to timing (they had one in stock!)
Thanks for the help! Happy motoring.
Starter motor - had it replaced and I'm off to the races again! Starter was going from day one. Starts up sooo much better now! opted for a new one with warranty and due to timing (they had one in stock!)
Thanks for the help! Happy motoring.