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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: max on March 25, 2016, 03:21:25 PM

Title: Where to buy a starter motor
Post by: max on March 25, 2016, 03:21:25 PM

I think the starter on my 126ELX needs replacing. Having trouble starting but if I bash the starter motor, I can eventually start it.

Where is the best place to get a starter motor from?
Are all 126 starter motors the same?

I've this starter motor at Mister Auto for £88. I've seen in older posts people paying around £50 for a starter so this seems a bit expensive in comparison.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Starter-CEVAM-3799-FIAT-126-/191696513397?fits=Car+Make%3AFiat%7CModel%3A126&hash=item2ca200a975:g:FzoAAOSwKIpV~vkQ#vi-ilComp

Thanks

Max

Title: Re: Where to buy a starter motor
Post by: Piotross on March 25, 2016, 05:10:54 PM

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Title: Re: Where to buy a starter motor
Post by: Rusty's Uncle on March 25, 2016, 07:00:42 PM

Despite what that ebay listing says it is almost certainly a recon unit as opposed to new which is not a problem. If the solenoid is working ok on your one you may just need new brushes and a bit of internal cleaning. I think I still have a recon unit in my garage if you get stuck and I am not too far away from you  :)