k9l3 Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 my starter motor went when i was leaving work so have ordered a new one, any tips on changing it? http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5184/photo0023td.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5118/photo0026os.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/706/photo0024p.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich8v Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Hang on, I thought supras weren't allowed to break down. Its a common problem and I had it happen to me. Most likley the contacts are worn out on the starter. Toyota sell a referb kit for about £15 and there is a guide on here somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 WTF?? Your starter motor went and you got a recovery??? Female? or auto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ugp Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 WTF?? Your starter motor went and you got a recovery??? Female? Could be an auto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Could be an auto? Yeah, I edited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 WTF?? Your starter motor went and you got a recovery??? Female? or auto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ugp Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Happened to me, I refused to call a recovery truck, ended up changing the starter by the roadside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Happened to me, I refused to call a recovery truck, ended up changing the starter by the roadside! That's what I would do (if I was auto), give it a shove to a quieter street and go to town. I'd even take a bit of cardboard and write on it "Will refurbish starter motor contacts for food" and then sit it by my side while I went to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9l3 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 WTF?? Your starter motor went and you got a recovery??? Female? or auto? its auto otherwise i would of tried bumping it, i had to wait 3 hours for them to send a flatbed this was all after work aswell. i have ordered this 1 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180628061258&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT will it be ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Not sure, personally I would have went with a set of brushes. Very straightforward and easy to do. Not to mention very cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9l3 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Not sure, personally I would have went with a set of brushes. Very straightforward and easy to do. Not to mention very cheap. what do you mean by brushes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Should always check the forum first before spending money bud. Collectively we have gone through everything. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?51682-How-To-Overhaul-starter-motor-contacts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I think Scott means solenoid contacts. I keep them in stock. They often wear and stop the starter operating. Instead they just click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I think Scott means solenoid contacts. I keep them in stock. They often wear and stop the starter operating. Instead they just click. Yeah those. I always automatically think brushes when it comes to motors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9l3 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 I think Scott means solenoid contacts. I keep them in stock. They often wear and stop the starter operating. Instead they just click. how much are they i do normally check 1st but need it sorted quick, when i tried starting it would just click and if i kept trying you would get a slight smell when near the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9l3 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 I think Scott means solenoid contacts. I keep them in stock. They often wear and stop the starter operating. Instead they just click. this new starter motor i have bought would have new solenoids in already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Yeah the new starter motor should be good to go. Just would have saved you some money is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9l3 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Yeah the new starter motor should be good to go. Just would have saved you some money is all ye never mind thanks for letting me know anyway, any recomendations on what underseal is best ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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