Won't start, but runs and operates perfectly
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Won't start, but runs and operates perfectly
Just went through a small search but didn't come up with what specifically i am experiencing. Most of the posts started out as i drove my mini, turned it off and when i went to start it up again it would click but it wouldn't start. My difference is i am not getting a click from the starter. When i turn the key to the on position in my 2004 MC with manual transmission everything lights up and buzzes like normal, turning the key to start with the clutch pressed all the way to the floor like always results in silence. The battery was tested and is perfect, everything works and functions properly and as intended........the only thing i can think of is that it doesn't really turn over that fast but not sluggish in the same, trying not to read into that but i think would be an expensive guess......( forgot to add that it will pop start, thats how i got it home )
thanks for your replies,
thanks for your replies,
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Just went through a small search but didn't come up with what specifically i am experiencing. Most of the posts started out as i drove my mini, turned it off and when i went to start it up again it would click but it wouldn't start. My difference is i am not getting a click from the starter. When i turn the key to the on position in my 2004 MC with manual transmission everything lights up and buzzes like normal, turning the key to start with the clutch pressed all the way to the floor like always results in silence. The battery was tested and is perfect, everything works and functions properly and as intended........the only thing i can think of is that it doesn't really turn over that fast but not sluggish in the same, trying not to read into that but i think would be an expensive guess......( forgot to add that it will pop start, thats how i got it home )
thanks for your replies,
thanks for your replies,
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On this subject, does anyone have an opinion on the failure rate of OE Mini starters? In my other cars they usually had to be rebuilt or replaced at about 125K. My Mini is now at 155K and with the passenger side axle out this would be the ideal time to replace the starter if there is any chance it will fail in the near future. However, I see very few posts about starter failure, hence my question. Thoughts?
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i guess my next move will be the switch, i read something about using a magnet?? also read something suggesting jumping terminals, but it being not possible because of the type of switch that it is??
i was told by a friend that if i took a screw driver and jumped the starter that would tell me if it was good or not??
thanks again for all your replies....
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