Non-Genuine starter motors

[Jonff]

Has anybody else ever had problems with non-Genuine starter motors?

Got one from GSF today and after spending a while fitting it, the bloody thing wouldn't work. The starter it's self was fine but the shaft that pops out of the motor wasn't long enough to catch the flywheel. Looking at both starter motors after (non-gen and gen motor) there was a slight difference in the width and length of the shaft. This is the 2nd non-gen motor that's been fitted to the car that hasn't worked.

 

[maynard]

did you check the number off the starter motor against the new one before purchasing like i said?

 

[Jonff]

did you check the number off the starter motor against the new one before purchasing like i said?

I couldn't, the number was worn off the old starter. The number was on a sticker on the side of the motor and was unreadable.

Daft thing was, it was a bosch starter motor (the same as the renault starter motor) Lad at GSF cross referenced their numbers on his computer and it matched Renault's numbers. So it's abit confusing.

 

[SBV116]

Yes, twice! They bolt up, and don't engage when you turn the key, just whine like a mofo!

 

[maynard]

random, i've not seen a bosch one fail from new before.

 

[Jonff]

random, i've not seen a bosch one fail from new before.

I don't think it's failed or was faulty. Just didn't seem to be the correct fitment for what ever reason. As Steve said, it bolts straight up perfectly and looks identical to the Genuine starter but the motor just spins and doesn't catch the flywheel.

 

[maynard]

all the correct amount of teeth compared to the old one?

 

[Jonff]

all the correct amount of teeth compared to the old one?

Hmmm, I didn't check that actually. Bit late now though as they've already taken it back and refunded me lol.

 

[maynard]

just give them a quick call back tomorrow and ask them to grab it off the shelf and count it for you. worth a go i guess.

 

[Jonff]

Doesn't matter now, got hold of a genuine starter from Renault today and fitted it. That worked so I'm happy.

 

[st3ve]

So your coming to that meet on sunday?

 

[Jonff]

So your coming to that meet on sunday?

Not sure yet Steve.

 

[Addz]

Bosch only list one from 2000/2006, 0986018360 or short code 1836 should do it!