Starter Motor

[midlifecrisis]

I think my starter motor is on its way out - just get a 'click' on turning the key - becoming more frequent.

Any tips on where to begin? Should I just get it changed or is there a cheaper way?

Any suggestions on where to pick up a bargain recon unit?

Any help would be VERY welcome!!!

[westonwarrior]

Easy fix for about £20 or even less
its the contacts and plunger and can be sorced from ebay or i will post a phone number asap

[westonwarrior]

fact sheet in the members area

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/member ... rmotor.pdf

contacts on ebay here but does not include plunger
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAZDA-BONGO-FORD- ... 439feecc4d

However all the above advice is if you have the standard 2kw starter . if you have the winter pack its an uprated starter and a different ball game all together

[midlifecrisis]

Is it really that simple?!

I hope so.

How do I know whether or not its the winter pack???????

Can someone post a link to the helpnotes please?

Thanks so much.

[westonwarrior]

If you have 2 starter batteries and the switch with a pic of an engine by your right side as you sit in it then you have the winter pack

1 battery and you dont

and yes its that simple to do, the first link above gives full instructions.
http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... ts#p338138
this link will help too

[ste]

do you have a local alternator/starter repair shop nearby.

i took my starter to our local place to get recond.. he took one look and said 'bongo i no wots up wi it!!'

5 mins later i had it back along with the brass contact which was broke in 2.. £15!!