Hi all,

How is everyone?

The starter motor gave up on me on the journey home from picking up an L reg 2.0l zetec powered 7 yesterday.

Its a silvertop with Mt75 box, which starter will fit the car and does anyone have one spare?

Thanks in advance,

Chris

Check the output wiring from the alternator as it probably feeds the power to the starter motor (the same cable is often shared and is the thick heavy one). You may find it is just a bad connection on the starter motor that is causing you both of the faults you are getting! The post that the cable attaches to on the starter motor solenoid can let go if iyt has over heated or been tightened too much or you may just have loose terminations!

[Edited on 21/7/11 by Strontium Dog]

Considering the problems you're experiencing, I'd check all your earth connections as well as the battery & starter leads - battery to chassis, & engine to chassis (as well as what S-D recommends above).

First port of call is always the battery terminals - give them clean.

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Originally posted by Strontium Dog
Check the output wiring from the alternator as it probably feeds the power to the starter motor (the same cable is often shared and is the thick heavy one). You may find it is just a bad connection on the starter motor that is causing you both of the faults you are getting! The post that the cable attaches to on the starter motor solenoid can let go if iyt has over heated or been tightened too much or you may just have loose terminations!

[Edited on 21/7/11 by Strontium Dog]

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lucas lr707 or look at the numbers on yours as ther others that will fit.

As above check out the wiring before spending your cash.