huffhuff Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Think my starter motor is on the way out. I just want to verify before I start pulling things to bits under the bonnet. A few months back it started playing up, symptoms are getting in car (generally when in a rush) and turning key, all I get is a click. Lights, radio etc still function and do not 'dim' when under load (well, when getting the click). I can roll or push the car, slip it into second and dump the clutch - it then starts no problem. This happened each time I tried starting for about 3/4 days - then all of a sudden it just started working again. Now, a month later it is happening again. Turn the key and just get a click. Push or roll down hill and starts fine. It is an Audi A3. Happy to attempt removal and replacement myself but just wanted to verify diagnosis with real mechanics first. Assuming also it could be solenoid?!? On an old mini, I used to literally clean the brushes etc - is that still the case? Thanks in advance, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 yep sounds like a solenoid to me. try getting someone to hit it with a spanner or hammer if you can get to it. Minght be still worth removing it and cleaning it all up you never know. I have no exp with audi's give me a aston db4 zegarto then i am your man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 yep sounds like a solenoid to me. try getting someone to hit it with a spanner or hammer if you can get to it. Minght be still worth removing it and cleaning it all up you never know. I have no exp with audi's give me a aston db4 zegarto then i am your man!! Ok, how about we swap then? It'll brush up your skills a bit on the audi front. I honestly don't mind sacrificing my car to drive around in your lump of poop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 hahahah No i dont have a zagarto i restore old beasts like that. but i do have a nice toy car for the summer [/img]http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t149/morgy275/new096.jpghttp://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t149/morgy275/new091.jpghttp://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t149/morgy275/new064.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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huffhuff Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 NOT JEALOUS MUCH!!!!! Guess your forum name makes sense now It's bootiful. Ambition is by the time im 35, i'll be building one in the garage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 why would my forum nake make sence now??? And you can't build one they are made by Ariel and you will have to wait 18months for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Its an Arial Atom. £35k new. HUGE SECOND HAND MARKET £10-20k SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 hahaha mmmmmm and the rest all depends on the spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 why would my forum nake make sence now???And you can't build one they are made by Ariel and you will have to wait 18months for it Ahhh, thought it was some kind of hybrid custom super duper morgan kit car jobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 NA morgy comes from my surname (morgan) There is not much room for a paramotor but i can get my paraglider in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Think I read somwhere that they are the fastest road car from zero to sixty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 mmm not sure?? BUT its only 2.8sec to 60 so not that fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardc Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Hi Ben You seem to have gone off topic very slightly!!! The problem with your starter motor is most likely a bad connection on the battery, a common fault at this time of year. Try to start the car and hold the key for a few seconds and the 'bad connection' will get hot, you can then clean it up and put it back with some grease to protect it. See you Tomorrow. Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 Nice one Eddie, thanks. I'll get the grease out and lube up copper grease on the terminals obviously See you tomorrowj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coggie49 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 My Astra van does 0-60 in 2.8 as well, days that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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