Technical starter motor woes

[clifford59]

Hi all, In the thick brown stuff again. Starter motor is caput and Fiat don't supply anymore. Van is 1996 Ducato 1.9td. The part I need is Fiat part No. 7726946 or exchage No. 71721296 whatever that is. If anyone has one, or knows the whereabouts of one, I would be eternally grateful. Here's Hoping. Allthe Best, Ian.:bang:

 

[corcai]

Just put the number into eBay and sort by price including postage they're available from Germany for about £100 including postage. Should be available through your local motor factors too Lucas and hella make them.

 

[shotgun]

try euro car parts

 

[clifford59]

Hi again, Thankyou All, so far, for your helpful contributions. Further to this ongoing saga, today I put my voltmeter on the solenoid positive feed and earth. With ignition on, I could not detect any voltage. This, I think, could indicate a faulty relay. Does anyone know the whereabouts of said relay? I realise I appear to be clutching at straws but trying to work on a 1996 1.9td without any sort of manual is as easy as trying to plait fog. Any help is always gratefully recieved. Ian:bang:

 

[clifford59]

Hi All, Just tried tester again with negative to different earth location. Registered 12.59 volts so it may not be the relay after all. Cheers, Ian:bang:

 

[clifford59]

In conclusion! Just bought a replacement starter from Ebay. Arrives on Monday. My first,ever, Ebay purchase. £82.50. Local Wilko Motosave lined up to do fitting, £50. Hopefully, this will be an end to my woes (watch this space). Either way, Thanks all for your help and advice. Ian.

 

[clifford59]

Hi Again, Starter motor arrived as promised and is now fitted and working. For all of you who favour the older M/H, the starter was supplied by a firm called QX Components based in the Manchester area. Hope this is of help to anyone who faces the same problems of supply that I do. Happy Camping, Ian.