Hi All,
Just back from an Easter trip with the 4x4 316 NCV truck. Really impressed with the driveability, not so much with fuel economy (14.5-15L/100), but that happens with a big wooden box on the back at 100km/hour I guess.
On the way back I went to start the truck. A short wheezy crank or few (no start) then I slipped off the key. I went to start again and the starter motor appeared to be no longer engaging. Nothing else wrong, just the starter spins (clearly heard) without engaging anything. I ended up getting a pull start (super easy, started like a dream) and drove home (no stopping...).
Just wondering if there are any insights on this particular problem? In particular - is it likely that I have broken all my ring gear teeth and need to replace that? Or is it likely to be an electrical gremlin along the lines of Eric's 'click, no-start' thread? It does seem to be a different set of issues to that common thread though - there is no click and the starter runs freely.
Overview:
Any hints greatly appreciated.
I'm in Adelaide BTW.
Cheers,
Daniel
Just back from an Easter trip with the 4x4 316 NCV truck. Really impressed with the driveability, not so much with fuel economy (14.5-15L/100), but that happens with a big wooden box on the back at 100km/hour I guess.
On the way back I went to start the truck. A short wheezy crank or few (no start) then I slipped off the key. I went to start again and the starter motor appeared to be no longer engaging. Nothing else wrong, just the starter spins (clearly heard) without engaging anything. I ended up getting a pull start (super easy, started like a dream) and drove home (no stopping...).
Just wondering if there are any insights on this particular problem? In particular - is it likely that I have broken all my ring gear teeth and need to replace that? Or is it likely to be an electrical gremlin along the lines of Eric's 'click, no-start' thread? It does seem to be a different set of issues to that common thread though - there is no click and the starter runs freely.
Overview:
- Starting has been unconvincing at best since I got the truck mid last year despite replacing the starter motor and installing a new battery.
- Otherwise the truck drives very well (I don't really think fuel consumption is too bad given the 2m box on the back of the tray).
- Car almost started when I slipped off the key but was very wheezy - seems to take quite a bit longer than it should and seems to be making some wheezy/slipping noises
- Since then the starter has just spun completely freely. No warning lights or other issues have come up.
- Car is running perfectly from what I can tell.
Any hints greatly appreciated.
I'm in Adelaide BTW.
Cheers,
Daniel