Tribonnie
New Member
Help needed with what I think is a failing starter motor.
I have 1989 2.5 petrol engine 90. Has a new battery and good output from alternator but I have trouble starting. Ignition seems fine, I live on a hill and will easily bump start as soon as the clutch engages. Also cleaned both battery and engine earthing wires.
But ... with voltmeter accross battery terminal the voltage drops to 10 (sometimes as low as 8) volts when engaging started. It seems the hotter it gets the greater the voltage drop.
Is this an acceptable voltage drop on starting.
I think not but am not realy sure and would welcome some advice before I buy another starter motor (the one I have is not yet 2 years old but unfortunately it is the type which does not come apart to inspect and repair)
thanks ..... Richard
I have 1989 2.5 petrol engine 90. Has a new battery and good output from alternator but I have trouble starting. Ignition seems fine, I live on a hill and will easily bump start as soon as the clutch engages. Also cleaned both battery and engine earthing wires.
But ... with voltmeter accross battery terminal the voltage drops to 10 (sometimes as low as 8) volts when engaging started. It seems the hotter it gets the greater the voltage drop.
Is this an acceptable voltage drop on starting.
I think not but am not realy sure and would welcome some advice before I buy another starter motor (the one I have is not yet 2 years old but unfortunately it is the type which does not come apart to inspect and repair)
thanks ..... Richard