Starter Motor Query

[scooby_doo_do]

At the weekend i decided to take my nice spyder for a drive.. on returning and turning the car off it didn't like to start and sounded very lazy..

I checked the battery and all seemed fine, so decided to take the started motor off and clean all the connections etc..

Now i've put it all back it doesn't start at all... Doh :-(

Is there a specific way that it needs to be installed? - just sounds like its not engaging at all.. all i heard a light "clock" when the ignition was turned.

Might take it all off again and then send it off for a refurb anyway...

[shithotfast]

Mine went a while ago, replaced it with a new one, they seem to be in a position that gets a lot of water and so mine was just all rusted up etc. There are only two wires, big one for the power, small one to get the "throw" going. The click is usually either a flat battery or a knackered unit! Tap it with a hammer, if it works, its on the way out and will let you down (usually far from home with no one to help!)

Also, I posted a fix to the "dim" spyder dipped headlights which sorts out all the problems now if you need it.

[scooby_doo_do]

Cool, thanks. I've taken it off the car again and driven it to the refurbish place tonight who said he'll have it done by tommorrow night. And I'll try again. Yay.
Love to know the fix for the lights....

[shithotfast]

scooby_doo_do said:

Cool, thanks. I've taken it off the car again and driven it to the refurbish place tonight who said he'll have it done by tommorrow night. And I'll try again. Yay.
Love to know the fix for the lights....

I have always thought the dipped beam headlights were a bit pants on my spyder. I tried to put in bigger bulbs etc, but still pants. I think a few others have noticed the same..... anyway, long story short, my loom (which is 1998) doesnt have a relay for the dipped beams, only the high beams. Not being an expert in such things I thought I would have a dig around. I found the dipped beam bulb was only getting 6 volts - when the battery was at 13 volts. ???? Anyway, I have now fitted a relay and the bulbs now get 13 volts. And......they are 3 times as bright! It seems the ultima dash switch has a massive internal resistance, hence the 6 volts at the bulb and the pants glow. I would suggest any sport or spyder owners check it out. I did call the factory and they said "no, they didnt put a dip beam relay as standard "(not sure about the GTR's).

Worth having a go to get very bright lights for about £15.

Hope this helps......... more info if you need it...........