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N/a R34 Troubleshooting Help?

comarcus93

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Hey guys,

Recently my N/A R34 started making an odd sound occasionally when I start it up (Usually in the morning).

It sounds similar to the sound your engine makes when you try to turn the key whilst it is already going (If that makes sense) - Sorry I have no idea what to call it.

It's like a tinny sound.

I changed the oil very recently, which didn't change a thing (Didn't really expect it to, but thought it could remedy it somehow), and I've had an ongoing issue with my electronics (CD player randomly turns off when I have high beams and other electronics running on full - extremely irritating)

I had the battery changed like 8 months ago, so that shouldn't be much of an issue, and I inspected the earth points on the block and chassis, which look completely clean, leading me to think that the alternator is boned, although this doesn't explain the noise upon startup.

Anybody got any ideas, before I take it to the mechanics?

Cheers,

Cory

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Ben C34 Grand Master

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The nlose is the starter motor.

It's not engaging correctly onto the ring gear on the flywheel.

Sometimes cleaning up the solenoid and throw out mechanism helps.

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iruvyouskyrine Grand Master

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Hi Cory,

I can get you on to a few guys in Mount Gambier who would more than likely help you out rather than take it to a mechanic straight up. Drop me a PM if you want mate :)

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Hi Cory,

I can get you on to a few guys in Mount Gambier who would more than likely help you out rather than take it to a mechanic straight up. Drop me a PM if you want mate :)

Hey man,

Sorry I haven't been on SAU in months.

Since that post, I replaced the alternator with a new Bosch unit, and bought a 2nd hand starter motor.

Didn't fit the second hand starter as the noise disappeared, however it has now returned, and my electronics are still crapping out on me.

A battery place in Mount Gambier told me the battery was fine, and the issue could be with wiring...

Might just book myself into an auto electrician and see what he says. My mechanic friend can always swap the starter motor.

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