Hi there you fantastic folk
My notch has been out of action for a while 3-4 years trying to get the ole girl ready for next year so im starting to sort bits
when i parked it up after bugin 2009 it use to start straight away no probs
but now i have a proper lazy starter motor is this fixable or do i need a new one
lazy 6volt starter
Re: lazy 6volt starter
Firstly is the battery ok?
sitting any length of time without a charge will most likely have damaged it.
Also, before you change the starter just make sure all the connections are tip top (& battery connections are tight and not just pushed on).
6v cars suffer much more from voltage drop than 12v. Normally its the solenoid that fails to operate first, but its worth going through everything before spending any money.
Mike
sitting any length of time without a charge will most likely have damaged it.
Also, before you change the starter just make sure all the connections are tip top (& battery connections are tight and not just pushed on).
6v cars suffer much more from voltage drop than 12v. Normally its the solenoid that fails to operate first, but its worth going through everything before spending any money.
Mike
Mike
64 1500S Notchback - RHD Sunroof
66 1600TL Fastback - Pigalle Interior
67 T346 Karmann Ghia - RHD Sunroof
64 1500S Notchback - RHD Sunroof
66 1600TL Fastback - Pigalle Interior
67 T346 Karmann Ghia - RHD Sunroof
Re: lazy 6volt starter
The bendix gear may be gummed up which will stop the starter engaging. You'll need to remove the starter motor to clean and re-grease that. They are pretty robust so you're unlikely to need a new one.
Judi R
Judi R
Judi R
1963 Beetle (awaiting restoration)
1972 Karmann Ghia (sold)
1972 412 Variant Auto
1974 412 5-door Variant project
1963 Beetle (awaiting restoration)
1972 Karmann Ghia (sold)
1972 412 Variant Auto
1974 412 5-door Variant project
Re: lazy 6volt starter
If all else seems OK, it may be the starter bush, which is fitted in the bell-housing. Might be lacking lubricant or worn.
I used to get problems with the motor to solenoid connection on my 6V Variant. It turned out to be crumbling with oxidation. You could try a wire direct from the battery to the starter solenoid wire to see if that's the problem. A heavy duty relay might help with the solenoid circuit if your ignition'starter switch is getting tired, and save it going bad completely. There's some info at http://home.clara.net/hallvw/starter.htm - I think all is relevant to 6V, but more so due to the problems of 'lost volts'.
I used to get problems with the motor to solenoid connection on my 6V Variant. It turned out to be crumbling with oxidation. You could try a wire direct from the battery to the starter solenoid wire to see if that's the problem. A heavy duty relay might help with the solenoid circuit if your ignition'starter switch is getting tired, and save it going bad completely. There's some info at http://home.clara.net/hallvw/starter.htm - I think all is relevant to 6V, but more so due to the problems of 'lost volts'.
Dave.
Re: lazy 6volt starter
Wow thanks for hel guys much appreciated
It is a new battery thats a 100% the rest i will print off and go through
Again thanks for help
It is a new battery thats a 100% the rest i will print off and go through
Again thanks for help