TR starter in need of a cool down

There is a relay modification - Norwoods did this to my '86 after the PPI before I bought it.

 

As I understood it, the problem was that the ignition switch did not have enough current capacity, and a new relay was added so that only the relay actuation current went through the ignition switch. Now the relay controls the starter solenoid.

Maybe James Patterson at Norwoods will see this and comment (if I am right or wrong)...

 

Change the starter solonoid with a WAI solonoid. Check the cross reference thread.. Its easy and it works.. No need to modify the wire loom for such an easy fix. Part cost about $15.00 and it is easy to install.. Once replaced it puts the issue to bed. Its been over three years and issue never returned. Many of us TR owners have done the same with same results.

R

 

Anytime.. Drive on..

R

 

My solenoid was fine. I could always jump from the starter 12v and get the car to turn over that way. My ignition to solenoid wire was cut in 1994 to splice in the alarm kill switch, and I think this has caused a voltage drop over the years.
See the "Starter Issue" thread currently in the technical section for specifics.

 

Although there can be a lot going on here, I'll put in another endorsement for the WAI solenoid for dealing with my particular hot starter blues problem and working better than the Bosch original ever did. There are also stories here of people replacing the Bosch only to have it start acting up again, for what that's worth.

Also if it is a solenoid issue, and you REALLY need to get a quick fix, milling down the size of the Bosch piston, as suggested here, did work for my problem. But if you can wait until you have a WAI unit in hand it's not really worth the time.

Fortunately getting to the starter/solenoid is very easy on this car. If only the timing belts were as accessible.

 

same thing happened to me a few months ago. yes the solenoid was the culprit but the heat had burned out everything else. just get a new starter motor. the new one from the same oem manufacturer is smaller and stronger. you wont regret it.

 

But boy is it bloody expensive in comparison to the WAI solenoid

P

 

Relay for solenoid:
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yes it is....BUT in my case i had no choice. the heat had burnt out most of the other stuff within the housing so it just wasnt worth fooling around with trying to source the individual parts and rebuilding it. more time and cost effective to just get the new one. btw, who told you ferrari ownership was cheap !!??

 

I know what you mean Ross but my wife has taught me how to look for a good bargain

Is it the heat from the engine that has caused the breakdown of heat from use of the electric motor in the starter?

P

 

I had to replace the solenoid in mine as well.

 

in my case, i think the heat from the engine somehow damaged the solenoid, but then that part got so hot it damaged everything else within the housing of the starter motor. when we opened it up it was just a mess. virtually everything in it would have had to be replaced.

maybe you can find an already rebuilt unit if you dont want to get a new one.

 

Ditto, mine wouldnt crank intermittently in cold and hot conditions, changed the soleniod and no more problems about $15

 

Manufacturer? Part number?
After doing wai solenoid trick, still have problems
Extra relay seems to be better solution