hot start problem

[unclemark123]

just took me griff out (98 500) and after filling with fuel, she wont start - grrrrrr , i.e the starter motor seems to be dead. this is the second time its happened. if i leave the car for about 10 mins, all of a sudden she turns over and starts. on both occasions prior to turning the engine off i had just given the car plenty of the loud pedal. the battery is very strong - i can only guess its the brushes in the starter motor - or maybe the starter motor is getting very hot, and this is causing the prob ?

[so8]

Do a search - very common problem! The starter gets roasted and until it cools enough for the solenoid to work you are stuck. I ended up getting a new starter motor (they begin OK but in time get progressively worse). I have also fitted a heat shield for the starter which helps and a 'hot start' wiring mod to ensure the starter gets full power from the battery. Searching on these will show you lots and lots ... and lots of entries

[unclemark123]

thanks so8, has anybody got instructions / a wiring diagram for the hot start wiring mod? and can you buy a heat shield to fit the starter motor or do you have to fabricate one?

[Ballistic Banana]

Mark thers some more info Here hope it helps.

Mine had the same problem a few years back was left stranded in many a petrol station :O I changed my Starter and havent used the Mod-Wise starter cure as haven't had a problem since. Its a smaller size starter so more air gets around it and I have also put in a new earth from battery to block as this can help keep voltages up.

ATB

BB

[bluebottle]

As BB says, get the Mod-Wise kit it easy to fit and does work well.
In the mean time when stopping for fuel or short interval, pop the hood as soon as you get out it will allow the heat to escape quickly and usually prevents the heat soak issue.

[bluebottle]

Oops...must be spending too much time with our cousins across the pond :erked:
I do indead mean "open the bonnet".