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Faulty Starter Motor

  • 07-11-2010 9:43pm
    #1
    joecreed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭


    Hi all, someone might have some insight on my problem so here are the details.
    '05 Peugeot 407 HDi ST. Initially I got stranded in Carrickmines SC carpark where the car wouldn't start. Wasn't even trying to start so I figured it was the immobiliser battery in the key. I changed this but same issue. I called the AA and the poor guy (was pi$$ing rain) got it sorted out as he found it blew a fuse for the starter motor. We figured it was the kids DVD screens so removed them (kids extremely pi$$ed off!!) but car running fine ever since. Yesterday, same thing happened (no DVD screens involved) and I checked the fuse - was fine though. Tried starting agian & it went ok. Drove a few miles to McD's and afterwards, car again wouldn't start. Called the AA again - we checked the fuse it was ok. The guy (pi$$ing rain again, btw!!) hammered the sh1t out of the starter motor while I toggled the key - it turned a bit then blew the fuse. I changed it & it started ok.
    Anyway to cut a v.boring story short, it seems I have a dodgy connection to/& faulty starter-motor. Anyone know of a decent Auto-sparky in-around South Dublin/North Wicklow that I would be able to get to sort it? Someone who won't try to do me over with a sharp intake of breath,a few tut-tut-tut's and a shaking of the head! All options gratefully received.


Comments

  • #2
    Plug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    Solenoid getting stuck? Check the wire going into the solenoid, make sure there is a good connection. A stuck solenoid will blow fuses. Replace the starter.
    Don't know where he is getting the idea from the DVD player!


  • #3
    Row
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,025 ✭✭✭Row


    Maybe remove the starter and get it checked/reconditioned.
    I'm guessing yours is the 1.6 hdi...:confused:...if it is...then the starter
    is at the back of the engine and is awkward to get to...:rolleyes:

    Here is the starter on the 1.6 hdi...:)

    40716hdistarter.jpg


  • #4
    joecreed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭joecreed


    Its the 2.0 HDi - I assume it'll be as hard to get at as the 1.6? Typical - nothing has been simple with this car! Bloody window regulator on drivers door failed on Friday too! :eek:


  • #5
    Row
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,025 ✭✭✭Row


    Ye its in the same place...not much room in the back of the 2.0 as the turbo is down there also....With this and the window regulator its been a bad week for you then....:(


  • #6
    Row
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,025 ✭✭✭Row


    Interesting one here.... http://www.ilexa.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=28907.0


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  • #7
    joecreed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭joecreed


    yeah, was an eventful weekend alright! Interesting thread alright - problem seems very similar - could be identical but it seemed to get sorted when the starter was smacked - did enough to push power through the fuses to blow it (but get it started with a new fuse). I hope a auto-elec will have seen it before though. Will start ringing around this morning to see who can do the job for a nice decent low price!!! Thanks for your insight though, will let you know what happens.


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