Starting issues...HELP!

[Piktureit]

I'm having a weird, (to me), problem. A couple months ago I put on a brand new starter. Now it won't spin but I'm only getting 6 volts from the relay. The battery checked good and it's putting out over 12 volts to the relay, but when the relay engages, I only get 6 volts. I thought it was the relay so I put a new one on but the new one does the same as the old one.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks alot!!

 

[backlander]

does it click when you press the starter button?

 

[Piktureit]

Yes, I get a good solid click when the relay engages. After close investigation, I'm thinking the starter I bought is the problem. When I disconnect the starter cable, I get a full voltage on the cable but when I hook it up the voltage drops.

 

[dan filipi]

Is the battery fully charged and been load tested?
With one weak cell you could see 12 volts at the battery but it won't supply enough current.

 

[backlander]

do you still have the original dogbone fuses and original cable from solenoid to starter.

 

[backlander]

yep. what he said. check the starter cable for corrosion also if the ends are not sealed. It could be internaly corroded so bad it can't tote the load to the starter.

 

[Piktureit]

It's looking like my new starter is toasted. I'm getting a dead short from the hot terminal to the body. When I hooked it up to a separate 12volt source it turned but VERY slowly. Uggh! $85 down the frickin' drain.

Thanks for the help. As a side note, you may want to stay away from a place called DB Electrical on eBay. 14 day return policy and the starter died in less than 30. I've got a couple old starters laying around, maybe I can piece a good one together! :beg:

 

[backlander]

wow. Sorry man, I know that's got to be frustrating. Might check where the hot lead goes thru the case on the inside and see if the internal lead was twisted or broken and is touching case. I've done that before. Good luck.

 

[Piktureit]

Thanks Mike, good idea, that bolt has some give to it anyway. Maybe I'll get lucky. I guess I have nothing to lose at this point by tearing the thing apart. It's either that or start breaking stuff with a hammer!

 

[backlander]

:smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: sounds like my dad, "if it don't fit, get a bigger hammer !!!! :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy:

 

[Piktureit]

At work, it's not a hammer. It's a fine adjustment tool.

Also known as mechanical disposition adjuster.

 

[Anonymous]

It's looking like my new starter is toasted. I'm getting a dead short from the hot terminal to the body. When I hooked it up to a separate 12volt source it turned but VERY slowly. Uggh! $85 down the frickin' drain.

Thanks for the help. As a side note, you may want to stay away from a place called DB Electrical on eBay. 14 day return policy and the starter died in less than 30. I've got a couple old starters laying around, maybe I can piece a good one together! :beg:

talk to them before you do that - I bet they honour the repair!!

 

[backlander]

just checked their ebay site, says it has a years warranty, wouldn't hurt to call them before you :deadhorse:

 

[dan filipi]

Just FYI, 14 day return is becoming very common on most purchases whether online or bought locally.
The actual warranty period is usually much longer, at least 90 days.

 

[Piktureit]

I emailed the company and they gave me the info to return the starter. I'm sending it off in the morning so we'll see if they carry through. If they do, I'll take back what I said earlier about them.