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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: mintex on November 01, 2025, 12:01:28 AM

Title: Bis starter motor
Post by: mintex on November 01, 2025, 12:01:28 AM

Hi all , anyone know where i can order a new starter motor or if its shared with another car i can search for please.  Ta.

Title: Re: Bis starter motor
Post by: mintex on November 02, 2025, 12:03:30 AM

Ive looked on most of the normal 126 parts websites and they all say not in stock , not sure where to go next now  :(

Title: Re: Bis starter motor
Post by: ChrisRLewis on November 02, 2025, 10:35:01 AM

Perhaps a company that reconditions starter motors can sort this out?

Title: Re: Bis starter motor
Post by: mintex on November 03, 2025, 11:02:45 AM

Cheers, yes maybe, i will look for a local one, .must still be some about in this throw away age we seem to be in nowdays lol.

Title: Re: Bis starter motor
Post by: ChrisRLewis on November 03, 2025, 12:46:46 PM

not sure if this is the correct starter motor for your 126?
https://tinyurl.com/2kszxyaf

Title: Re: Bis starter motor
Post by: mintex on November 03, 2025, 06:48:32 PM

Cheers just bought it 👍

Title: Re: Bis starter motor
Post by: mintex on November 09, 2025, 01:56:25 AM

So turns out its not my starter motor  :$
My fault as i should have checked but in my defence i have been having starter problems for a bit with intermittent turning over that i thought was a starter problem but ive installed the new reconditioned one that give me the same problem only to test and find out its the main power to the starter thats the problem  :$

Is there a main fuse to the starter before i just run i new cable to it, ive looked  but didn't see one, cheers

Title: Re: Bis starter motor
Post by: ChrisRLewis on November 10, 2025, 12:11:22 AM

There are no fuses on the starter motor circuit. Engine earth ok?

If it is I would suspect it's something to do with the circuit from the starter motor to the solenoid.

Title: Re: Bis starter motor
Post by: mintex on November 10, 2025, 06:25:36 PM

Ive done a bit more checking and the main battery feed from the  battery is the problem. Power is coming from the battery and into the connection block under the bonnet and into the loom but at the back on the starter side i have nothing.

Title: Re: Bis starter motor
Post by: ChrisRLewis on November 10, 2025, 11:34:58 PM

are you referring to the thick electrical cables or the thin cables on the starter solenoid?

Title: Re: Bis starter motor
Post by: mintex on November 13, 2025, 07:00:49 AM

Yes, the main thick feed to the starter has no power.