Starter motor part help?

Started by Richard41, February 19, 2021, 12:19

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Richard41

February 19, 2021, 12:19
Car wouldn't start yesterday, had to bump start to get me home and seems to be starter motor problem & needs replacing.

Local indie part suppliers are saying there are several different versions depending on what is on there now which seems unlikely??

Can anyone confirm/suggest a good replacement please.

2003 facelift.

Mikeymead

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February 19, 2021, 12:42
Just checked Motor Parts Direct and Eurocarparts website and they both only list one type of starter motor though Eurocarparts list 3 brands. (RTX, Lucas & Bosch)
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Richard41

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February 19, 2021, 12:47
Ta, can't get to see what's on there now I've owned it for 15yrs so presume it's the original.

will try ringing a few other places.

Carolyn

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February 19, 2021, 13:01
I think I may have a couple - both working.  not a massive job to do the swap.  If I can't find them, try Mr Sloan.  These motors tend to go on forever, so a used one would do you fine.

It will be the same motor on most Toyotas of the same year.

Just thought:  do check the battery voltage, just so as not to look daft!
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Beachbum957

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February 19, 2021, 13:03
There were apparently 2 different interchangeable starter motors, a 1.2 kw and a 1.4 kw, but the MR2 all show using the 1.4 kw.  There are a lot of different aftermarket brands and they fit a number of Toyota models, so they shouldn't be hard to find

Richard41

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February 19, 2021, 14:15
Put new battery on this morning just to be sure and no difference, had everything crossed that would be it  :'(

booked in for week after next.

Dev

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February 19, 2021, 15:12 Last Edit: February 19, 2021, 15:16 by Dev
I agree with Carolyn. The Toyota starter motors rarely fail and in most cases will out live the car. My first choice is a good used one. The only time I would consider new if it was hard to access. 
  Over the years I have discovered that matching electronics including wear of some components tends to be better bet than using new aftermarket.   

normanh

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February 19, 2021, 19:47
Poor earth to the starter maybe? Can you hear the solenoid clicking in?

Norman
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