First breakdown

[mrcyeo]

So after a cold but nice meet at the Ace cafe last night the tuscan decided to breakdown! A strange one as I drove across london to where the car is kept, I turned the car off as I was opening gates etc. Jumped back in to start it up and the starter just span and it felt like it struggled to engaged then I turned the key for a second time and no action, dead as a door nail. I recently up rated the main fuse to 125 amp but the rest of the car had power?

I have a feeling it's the starter motor? Thanks for your help, Mr C

[Jon VXT]

Sounds like the nortorious hot starting problem

there are lots of threads on the site about it, so could be worth a search.

Sounds like it could be time for a new starter motor or new earthing strap


Jon

[mrcyeo]

It's at the garage already so just waiting for that phone call! Shouldn't be too bad! Mr C

[m3coupe]

Yeah sounds like a hot start problem. My one started this but hes recently decided it wanted to work again.

Car is away for winter then going for a service so new starter motor at that time.

[mrcyeo]

I've read through all the hot start posts but mine is now completely dead not any movement when you turn the key (other than the fuel pump). Well the garage came and picked it up this morning and I know it's in good hands, all I need to do is rob a bank on the way home!

Take care, Mr C

[BDM]

m3coupe said:

Yeah sounds like a hot start problem. My one started this but hes recently decided it wanted to work again.

Car is away for winter then going for a service so new starter motor at that time.

Mine was a simple case of cleaning the earth points and securing firmly...

[mrcyeo]

Just got off the phone with the garage, the starter motor that has gone! According to the service history it looks like it only lasted 2 years. Will do for now but i'll look into the M5 starter motor, seems like a good up grade!

Thanks again for all your help, happy it'll be ready for the tunnel run! Mr C