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Starter problem - searched archive but nothing seemed to give any direction. Three times over the last 6 months my starter has let me down. Good battery, power getting through and ground good. Turn key and nothing happens. Give the starter a little tap (used to do this to my Mini) and the starter works fine. On its way out or just needs servicing? Why does tapping it work? |
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10-13-2003, 02:20 PM
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Location: Linn County, Oregon
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Check your ground strap...again! But there seems to have always been a heat related problem with the early 911 starters...
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10-13-2003, 02:22 PM
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Location: Lacey, WA. USA
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The solenoid (small cylinder attached to the starter) is filthy inside, and having a difficult time operating as a result. You can remove and disassemble the starter, clean and reassemble and it will probably work fine for a time. Months, maybe years.
You can remove the starter and take it to a local electric motor repair shop. rebuilds are about $100, and you should end up with a starter that is the equivalent of a new starter. buy a new one. Buy a rebuilt one. Those are your options.
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10-13-2003, 02:25 PM
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What Super & Paul said. I had the same problem with my starter in my SC.
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10-13-2003, 07:09 PM
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1972 Porsche 911T 2.4 MFi
