Sticky Ignition Problem

[paulR32gtr]

Having a problem with my R32 GTR of late. Only on first cold start for the day - starts as usual straight away but continues with a grinding noise for half a second or so.

Kind of sounds like the starter motor is overrunning - like turning the key when its running.

Does not happen after that at all only on first cold start.

Any ideas what might cause this? -- I would hate for it to start ripping teeth off the ring gear.

[Bl4cK32]

sometimes this can be as u described the starter will overrun. A simple solution is to grease the shaft which the cog runs up on to engage the flywheel. (remove starter and look in the end )

Try that and see if it goes away

[paulR32gtr]

ta - will give that a shot - starting to do it every time now...

[Sumo]

Another thing paul, if the bushes are worn in the starter it will not cleanly disengage.

I would be inclined to get it serviced.

Cheers

Sumo

P.S. When you have the starter out look for signs of wear - like brass in the nosecone, see if you can wiggle the armature shaft.

Edited December 26, 2006 by Sumo

[Bl4cK32]

Usually its the solenoid on top that fails first though. If it keeps doing it, just slap in a 2nd handie fer around $50

[paulR32gtr]

Cool thanks guys. I haven't jumped under the car yet but how easy is it to get to?