Starter Motor problem!

1. lozza789 Newbie Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5

   #1 14th March 2010, 09:21

   Hi all,
   I have a 2000 model VTR, when I turn the key to start it the starter motor makes a winding noise but is not turning the engine over. It takes about 5 to 10 attempts to actually get it started. It's as if it's not connenting to the flywheel or something... Any ideas guys?.. Is it time for a new starter motor do you reckon..?
   
   Cheers
   
   Lawrence
2. Saxguy Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 taunton,somerset Posts: 506 Posi blue saxo vtr Gold vtr

   #2 14th March 2010, 09:52

   new starter motor mate my mum had the same problem. hope it helps
3. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #3 14th March 2010, 11:03

   For now mate push the car a few inches forwards while it's in gear and try again to start it (after putting it back into neutral of course).
4. djdavies Newbie Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 20

   #4 14th March 2010, 11:10

   or slight tap with a hammer on the soleniod as it sounds like its sticking
5. aksaxovtr Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Wickow Posts: 548 green mk1 vtr and gold mk2 vtr

   #5 14th March 2010, 12:12

   i had that same problem just put a new motor in the ring gear gives up after a while mate. it will get to a point of not starting at all so its advised to do it now
6. lozza789 Newbie Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 5

   #6 15th March 2010, 10:26

   Thanks guys! I'll get a new motor from the breakers today,
   Cheers for you your help!
   
   L.
7. holdawayt Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a

   #7 15th March 2010, 10:34

   if starter motor fails, try a new flywheel. that's what happened in my fiesta. paid for a new starter motor and realised it was the flywheel lol.
8. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #8 15th March 2010, 11:18

   Starter from a scrap yard should be about £20.
9. linziyounger L-plater Joined: Mar 2010 newcastle upon tyne Posts: 30 Saxo 1.6 Vtr

   #9 17th March 2010, 23:50

   were abouts is the starter motor ?