My mini wouldn't start today. What do you think?
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(solved->bad starter) My mini wouldn't start today. What do you think?
Tried to go out to lunch today, turned the key and the engine didn't crank. Didn't even try. Solenoid did not click. Definitely heard all the other things whirring away - fuel pump going. Pushed the clutch pedal in an out and could hear the relay on the safety circuit opening and closing. Pull the ignition switch and it looked fine. Went home and got my spare key and still nothing.
Battery was happy at 12.6 V (its about a year old). Went through the engine compartment - getting almost the same voltage at the terminals under the hood and the starter.
Put the volt meter on the solenoid connection on the starter. Reads zero with the key in, but not turning it and 11.7 V with the key in and trying to start it. But it is not moving or making any noise.
I think this means the starter has gone to great starter heaven. Any other thoughts?
Battery was happy at 12.6 V (its about a year old). Went through the engine compartment - getting almost the same voltage at the terminals under the hood and the starter.
Put the volt meter on the solenoid connection on the starter. Reads zero with the key in, but not turning it and 11.7 V with the key in and trying to start it. But it is not moving or making any noise.
I think this means the starter has gone to great starter heaven. Any other thoughts?
Last edited by David.R53; 07-03-2015 at 08:37 PM.
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I did put it on a 10 amp charger. Before or after, the solenoid is not clicking and not moving at all.
While it is in the start position, the voltage dropped from 12.6v to 11.7v measured at the solenoid. That should be enough to crank or at least click the solenoid.
Got out my Noco battery load tester - battery passes a load test.
While it is in the start position, the voltage dropped from 12.6v to 11.7v measured at the solenoid. That should be enough to crank or at least click the solenoid.
Got out my Noco battery load tester - battery passes a load test.
Last edited by David.R53; 07-02-2015 at 08:00 PM.
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Bit the bullet last night. Dropped the x-brace, the exhaust manifold and pulled the starter. Tested it on the bench with a fresh battery and jumper cables as power leads. Dead as a doornail... It is good to know...
It was 2-weeks short of being 1-year old. A Bosch starter from Rock Auto. They said they will stand behind it and swap it out under warranty. Yay.
Still aggravating...
It was 2-weeks short of being 1-year old. A Bosch starter from Rock Auto. They said they will stand behind it and swap it out under warranty. Yay.
Still aggravating...
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