Sterter acting up

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Martin323i
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Post Fri Dec 16, 2005 7:44 am

Hi Guys/Gals

My starter has started acting strange. :cry:

About half the time the car starts fine, but concerning the other half: When I start the engine, it starts fine, but when the key is returned to position the starter keeps on going. Like it sticks in position.

When I switch off the car the engine cuts out (guess it's because the fuel pump stops) but starter just keeps on going.

I have to tap the starter with the back of a hammer to get it to let go.

Anyone got any ideas what's going on?
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Brianmoooore
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Post Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:04 am

Simple answer to this one - Your starter motor (or more precisely, the solenoid on top of it) , is bu**ered!
Get a new one, ASAP, and don't start the engine in the meantime.
Check the new one has the same number of teeth on the pinion gear.
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Post Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:08 am

Thanks Brian :thumb:

Will do.
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Post Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:18 am

Oh wait.

Do the motor and solenoid come seperately or do I have to buy it as a unit?
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Post Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:19 am

All one part.
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Post Fri Dec 16, 2005 9:41 am

right thanks
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