my m40 starting trouble

[datsunnismo]

hi guys.One day about a year ago i faced a starting problem in my car. the battery was good. everything ok. so i push the car and start it. after that no problem...faced the same problem today. but i use a spanner to knock the starter few times and the car can start. ist the starter carbon brush wear out? if it is so, can get a replacement for the carbon brush?....little help here.

 

[datsunnismo]

wanna add some.....

couldnt hear the "click" sound from the starter solenoid.

 

[AAM]

bro, time to service ur starter.

 

[datsunnismo]

means need to replace the carbon brush....?

 

[datsunnismo]

can get the carbon brush from the dealers?

 

[fabianyee]

can get the carbon brush from the dealers?

send to the alternator/starter/motor repair specialist.. Alternatively, can a used starter... Bought mine before for RM200 few years back... Now not sure how much...

 

[Lionel_Koh]

Just add on a delay ........

 

[fabianyee]

Just add on a delay ........

u mean a relay??

 

[datsunnismo]

relay?... where to add.? u mean pull the direct wire from battery? and the switch wire use the existing power wire?

btw, does the carbon brush available from dealers...? i've called bav auto sg. they dont have it.

 

[kgb]

any brush should do, can be modified to fit. If got soldering iron, few spanners and some free time and willingness to DIY can be done at home. Carbons are around rm10 each or less if not mistaken.

 

[AAM]

send to the alternator/starter/motor repair specialist.. Alternatively, can a used starter... Bought mine before for RM200 few years back... Now not sure how much...

just bought 2weeks ago, RM250.

 

[AAM]

relay?... where to add.? u mean pull the direct wire from battery? and the switch wire use the existing power wire?

btw, does the carbon brush available from dealers...? i've called bav auto sg. they dont have it.

yes, its good to add relay .......... fabian is right, sent to alternator/starter motor specialist.....he knows wat to do.....no headace !

 

[datsunnismo]

thanks .....

 

[datsunnismo]

any brush should do, can be modified to fit. If got soldering iron, few spanners and some free time and willingness to DIY can be done at home. Carbons are around rm10 each or less if not mistaken.

hi
any advice where to get the carbon brush?
couldnt find any from some bmw parts dealers which i called.


Er..rr..r.. till now the car starts fine. no problem. but afraid it'll give trouble soon.

 

[fabianyee]

u have to open up the starter to get a sample and then to find it at the electric/eletronic part shops... better to get the starter specialist to do it, unless u know what you're dabbling with..

 

[AAM]

hi
any advice where to get the carbon brush?
couldnt find any from some bmw parts dealers which i called.


Er..rr..r.. till now the car starts fine. no problem. but afraid it'll give trouble soon.

aiyaa bro, let ur neigbourhood starter specialist to earn a living.......next time u got problem can always count on him..........he...he...hee.....

 

[datsunnismo]

aiyaa bro, let ur neigbourhood starter specialist to earn a living.......next time u got problem can always count on him..........he...he...hee.....

hahahhahaha...

actually i've brought my car to car wireman. He said nothing wrong. and ask me to bring the car when it cant start again. how do I??? if the car can start i need to atleast push start it and drive to him. and again he'l say nothing wrong and ask me to bring over again when cant start... :sleep:

Btw, I've done the starter carbon brush replacement to my jap car.

 

[fabianyee]

hahahhahaha...

actually i've brought my car to car wireman. He said nothing wrong. and ask me to bring the car when it cant start again. how do I??? if the car can start i need to atleast push start it and drive to him. and again he'l say nothing wrong and ask me to bring over again when cant start... :sleep:

Btw, I've done the starter carbon brush replacement to my jap car.

Then u should know where to get the brushes lah.. then again, u have to open up then only know what sizes are the carbon brushes in the starter...

Have you checked whether the key ignition barrel is the culprit??? I had this problem before as the part has worn out a little so when the car is parked under the sun for too long, it'll have problem starting...

My solution?? DIY Starter button.... hahaha... Key still need to be at the 'full on' position for the start button to function... And I hid the button so only those who knew where it is can start the car... Cos no matter how hard you twist the key, it won't activate the starter....

 

[datsunnismo]

Then u should know where to get the brushes lah.. then again, u have to open up then only know what sizes are the carbon brushes in the starter...

Have you checked whether the key ignition barrel is the culprit??? I had this problem before as the part has worn out a little so when the car is parked under the sun for too long, it'll have problem starting...

My solution?? DIY Starter button.... hahaha... Key still need to be at the 'full on' position for the start button to function... And I hid the button so only those who knew where it is can start the car... Cos no matter how hard you twist the key, it won't activate the starter....

hi bro, i bought the carbon brush at the normal spare parts shop. and yes i brought the sample to shop.

Ignition barrel???? i'm suspecting tht too. but the car car sratrs after i hit the starter motor few times with spanner.
anyway i'll check it out the inginiton barrel as well. many thanks bro...

 

[AAM]

Then u should know where to get the brushes lah.. then again, u have to open up then only know what sizes are the carbon brushes in the starter...

Have you checked whether the key ignition barrel is the culprit??? I had this problem before as the part has worn out a little so when the car is parked under the sun for too long, it'll have problem starting...

My solution?? DIY Starter button.... hahaha... Key still need to be at the 'full on' position for the start button to function... And I hid the button so only those who knew where it is can start the car... Cos no matter how hard you twist the key, it won't activate the starter....

i used to have the same problem like fabian and did the same thing also........the only difference is i am not a DIY type, so i got to say hello to my neighbourhood starter specialist........knows him more than 20 yrs already....since his late father ! :top: