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Starter Motor
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 6:04 pm
by 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!!!

Re: Starter Motor
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 6:17 pm
by 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
Re: Starter Motor
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 6:22 pm
by 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
Re: Starter Motor
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:18 pm
by 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.
Re: Starter Motor
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:17 pm
by 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
Re: Starter Motor
Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:43 pm
by 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!!