[Roadsters] Starter gone or going?

[Gary and Cindy Ault]

Ritchie,

I'd go for easier possibilities first.  The symptoms you describes can 
result from a poor connection somewhere in the electrical circuit -- even 
within the battery itself -- resulting in low voltage at the starter.  Trace 
the starter ciruit, and make sure all connections are clean and sound.  Make 
sure the ground cable from the starter housing to the frame is present and 
connections are clean.  Take the battery to a reputable shop and have it 
load tested.  (I once had a problem with my '97 Jimmy similar to your 
problem.  Turns out the problem was a connection internal to the battery 
which sometimes worked, and other times did not.  The security system, 
sensing that someone had tampered with the battery, would not allow the car 
to start.  I learned this AFTER I had the security system -- an aftermarket 
item -- removed.)

If none of the above finds the cause of the problem, you're only out your 
time.  And then you get to go after the harder stuff.  I've seen more cars, 
particularly multi-owner vehicles, with battery and ground problems than 
with starter solenoid problems.

Gary

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ritchie Labate" <rlabate at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Datsun Roadster blog" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 12:47 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] Starter gone or going?


> Hi folks,
> Wondering if my starter is on the way out...symptoms: when I turn
> the key, 3 things can happen... 1. absolutely nothing, 2. a click and/or
> whirling sound without turning the engine or 3. the car starts no problem. 
> If
> it is out, I'm thinking forklift replacement Nissan 23300-K9160(Mitsubishi
> M1T60081 or M1T60381). Any thoughts?
> Thanks!
> Ritchie Labate
> '68 2000
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