Help with starter motor???

[M400DPC]

Tried to fire the old girl up today and all I got was a clicking sound from the starter motor. She's been on trickle charge - lights, alarm, fuel pump, radio works fine so don't think it's battery. Slipped her into 6th and rocked her back and forth but still no joy. Had a poke about with the relays behind the divers seat, no joy.

Anyone else experienced this? New starter motor?

[Gadgeroonie]

the battery may be low

can you try it with jump leads on it ?

[RobP]

Does sound like SM has given up. Fairly common I'm afraid. Have you tried bump starting it? Might be more effective at releasing it than rocking in 6th. But even if the SM works after a bump, it will let you done again sooner or later so be prepared to replace.

[M400DPC]

Gadgeroonie said:

the battery may be low

can you try it with jump leads on it ?

Tried and failed

[M400DPC]

RobP said:

Does sound like SM has given up. Fairly common I'm afraid. Have you tried bump starting it? Might be more effective at releasing it than rocking in 6th. But even if the SM works after a bump, it will let you done again sooner or later so be prepared to replace.

I think you're right mate. Is this a Jetsream job or one that can be done with limited skills? Any idea of costs/part no/places to source?

[GTO600]

If you have access to a ramp easy to do but disconnect battery first, otherwise maybe off to Brunters !

[RobP]

Can also do from 'the top', but a it fiddly. Skip at Bespoke Performance in Ware will do for you in about 30 mins. If you do yourself make very sure that the solenoid of the new unit is exactly the same length as the one you take off. I had this prob once and the new longer solenoid was literally mm from the fuel tank not to be recommended. And it didn't stay there for long!

[M400DPC]

Can anyone give me a web link for somewhere to buy the starter motor for the M400?

Also, can someone drop me Dave from Jetstream's mobile no? Tried him on the one I have but not getting any joy

Cheer gents

[TuxMan]

Hi Daniel , Dave no is
07973 912089

Changing the starter on a 6 speed is a bd !!!!!!!

[M400DPC]

TuxMan said:

Hi Daniel , Dave no is
07973 912089

Changing the starter on a 6 speed is a bd !!!!!!!

Cheers Tux, I best give Dave a ring then

[M400DPC]

M400DPC said:

Cheers Tux, I best give Dave a ring then

Just checked thats the one I have already I'll keep trying, I know you lot keep him busy!!