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Old 04-25-2009, 05:36 PM
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93 190e 2.6 starter motor question

I have to replace the starter motor on my car. The local dealership (Calstar in Glendale, CA) wants $800.00 for the job, so I thought I would look into it myself.

After doing a quick visual, I see that sucker is pretty well crammed in there and the upper bolt looks like a real pain, being so close to the firewall. Are there any tricks/special tools involved in this job? If I do it, I would be doing the job in the garage of my complex with jack stands and hand tools.

Enrique at MB Motors in Tarzana gave me a much better quote, but the towing bill would be about $170.00 higher. I don't know of any decent shop (that I can trust) closer (Glendale/Atwater Village). The ironic thing is, the starter quit the day after the local Big "O" Tire shop did an oil change on the car (Filter directly above starter...hmmm).

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Old 04-25-2009, 05:44 PM
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this might sound silly...but did you try tapping it light with a hammer?
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Old 04-25-2009, 05:46 PM
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That was the first thing I did. I also disconnected the anti theft system and tried jumping it. All I get is one click.
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Old 04-25-2009, 05:49 PM
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I should have mentioned that all the grounds are good and I tried a jumper from the battery negative to the engine. Also checked the positive from the battery to the starter and all was well.

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