HELP!!!!! Starter wont engage....

burrpenick · Post by **burrpenick** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:42 am

2003 1.8 standard model, 45K miles, this just suddenly appeared today, never had any problem starting. I finally tapped the side of th e starter and it engaged.......I'm an old man who worked on my old Mopars, does this starter have a separate bendix mounted? can that be replaced? Any and ALL related info would be much appreciated (especially since I have an ENVBY GREEN VIBE!) How about a quick reply to me at penick@nettally.com

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:00 am

My only suggestion was to smack the starter, looks like you've already done that!

burrpenick · Post by **burrpenick** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:14 am

IT was cold here today, and this is the first time its happened......

burrpenick · Post by **burrpenick** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:15 am

did it get worse? What is the fix, a new bendix or whole starter? Is it hard to get on? Georgeplease reply to me at penick@nettally.com

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:50 am

I'll be happy to provide you with info from the service manual, but I'm not quite sure what to look for...Can you give me an idea of what you need? Schematics? Replacement?

burrpenick · Post by **burrpenick** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 9:23 pm

I'd love to have the starter removal instructions, I am hoping the solinoid can just be replaced...... penick@nettally.com please

burrpenick · Post by **burrpenick** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 9:35 pm

Just out of warranty, and it sounds like the starter will not engage, the parts houses do not have this piece or even a starter. Anyone have a suggestion? penick@nettally.com

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:09 pm

you could try to find one at a junkyard. Doesn't have to be from a just a Vibe, a Matrix starter would work, and probably one from a late model corolla, and who knows how many other toyota vehicles use the same starter. A toyota dealer could tell you about the interchangeability but you might need to tell them its for a Matrix, for just as some pontiac dealers don't know that the vibe and matrix are the same car under the skin, many toyota dealers don't know (or won't admit) it either.

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:04 am

I am very sure you have to replace the entire starter. Gone are the days of the separate replaceable selonoid... There is a relay, see below. However if you tapped the starter and it engaged, I suspect the starter not the relay. 1) Remove the instrument panel (IP) storage compartment. Refer to Storage Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console. 2) Remove the starter relay. Try another parts store, they are not a very rare type starter.

burrpenick · Post by **burrpenick** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:25 am

Just heard the contacts in these starters go bad over time and that may be my problem. ANyone else know about this contact issue? I plan to remove the starter and have the electronic shop look at it. The dealer I called didnt know anything about the starter, but I agree, the 1.8 must use the same one. Anyone purchased it yet? Cost? What year corolla do you think used this 1.8 motor.

burrpenick · Post by **burrpenick** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 3:13 am

WOW! Dealer wants $371.38 for a new starter. It appears that a 2002 Corolla should fit,Auto Zone had one for $188.00 ANy other suggestions? I was told it could be the contacts so I may remove the starter and have an electrtical shop look at that. please help!!!!!!penick@nettally.com

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