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Trouble starting
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:01 pm
by c0n13oX
Hi all, my FTO has started having trouble starting. On cold mornings it just starts then stalls straight away. It also fluctuates revs between like 200 and 800. Any ideas what could be the cause?
Re: Trouble starting
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:01 pm
by destinationtoby
Stepper motor !
Re: Trouble starting
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:14 pm
by -Nighthawk-
Most likely stepper motor, easy to replace.
Re: Trouble starting
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 3:51 pm
by benrad666
If its not the stepper, could also be TPS.
Re: Trouble starting
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:31 pm
by droz
im having the same problem, but my fto wont crank at all, it just makes a click noise. battery is sitting at a bit above 12v
where abouts is the throttle body to locate the stepper motor?
and is a start motor the same as a stepper motor?
and would this fit the fto?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GENUINE-MITS ... 0285595591
Re: Trouble starting
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:37 pm
by Daniel2019
Starter motor solenoid is stuck ^
Replace or repair. Better to replace.
Re: Trouble starting
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:38 pm
by destinationtoby
And no starter and stepper are not the same thing
Re: Trouble starting
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:39 pm
by destinationtoby
And no u don't need to replace the stepper... Just the starter.
Re: Trouble starting
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:40 pm
by Vectose
That wouldn't be the stepper motor droz.
The battery might be dead even though it says it's at 12V, it might not be putting out enough amps to start the car.
Have you tried jump starting the car?
And no, a stepper motor is not the same as a starter motor
Re: Trouble starting
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:40 pm
by Sahin
Battery terminals lol
Re: Trouble starting
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:53 pm
by droz
tried jump stating it and it didnt work, however it charged my battery because before the lights were so dim and windows werent coming down, so after a while all electricals were working then tried jump starting again and it didnt work, so did the rolling start and it worked, drove around for 20 mins and turned engine off and tried starting it and same problem it goes silent with a faint click.
so are starter motors hard to replace? and how much do they cost and where do i get them? thanks
Re: Trouble starting
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:56 pm
by destinationtoby
droz wrote:tried jump stating it and it didnt work, however it charged my battery because before the lights were so dim and windows werent coming down, so after a while all electricals were working then tried jump starting again and it didnt work, so did the rolling start and it worked, drove around for 20 mins and turned engine off and tried starting it and same problem it goes silent with a faint click.
so are starter motors hard to replace? and how much do they cost and where do i get them? thanks
It's the starter motor..
Not hard to replace at all, two 14mm bolts.
Second hand $100 odd, $200+ for new ones I think.
Re: Trouble starting
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:57 pm
by Sahin
Pmd
Re: Trouble starting
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:57 pm
by PHIL069
Try swapping your battery with one that you know works before you think about the starter motor
Re: Trouble starting
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 11:05 pm
by destinationtoby
Sahin wrote:Pmd
Re: Trouble starting
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 11:08 pm
by PHIL069
Sahin wrote:I have Post masturbation dribbles
Re: Trouble starting
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 11:10 pm
by droz
ok thanks will try a working battery, and is it ok to buy a used starter motor thats hopefully in good condition or do i have to get a brand new one?
Re: Trouble starting
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 11:14 pm
by Sahin
droz wrote:ok thanks will try a working battery, and is it ok to buy a used starter motor thats hopefully in good condition or do i have to get a brand new one?
i sent you a message man I got a couple of good starters and can send with the headlight and IFS sensor I sold you if it turns out to be the starter
Re: Trouble starting
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 11:15 pm
by PHIL069
Sahin wrote:i sent you a message man I got a couple of good starters and can send with the headlight and IFS sensor I sold you if it turns out to be the starter
This^
Re: Trouble starting
Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 4:13 pm
by droz
ive seen new starter motors going for 350 but why is this only $85?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Starter-Moto ... 4173866669
and it says it suits an fto and offers 1 year warranty am i missing something here?