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Introduce Yourself / Re: Hi from a new member searching for a 126. Any help appreciated
« Last post by andyzeetec on May 15, 2026, 06:03:14 PM »
Look forward to seeing the resto photos.
Not many posts on here these days unfortunately.
Next job on my BIS is the water pump seals  :(

All the best.
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Introduce Yourself / Re: Hi from a new member searching for a 126. Any help appreciated
« Last post by Blonde126 on May 15, 2026, 04:32:30 PM »
I've logged back in here for the first time in years! I've still got my Fiat 126 and restoration should be starting in the next year or 2. Unfortunately I don't think I will ever part with him, I've had him for 15 years now. When the restoration is done I'll probably log back on here and post pictures though! I intend to keep him the same pale yellow colour, and do a safety upgrade on the brakes by changing them to discs, as I think we can all agree the drum brakes are... scary at times!
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Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving / Re: Bis starter motor
« Last post by mintex on November 13, 2025, 07:00:49 AM »
Yes, the main thick feed to the starter has no power.
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Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving / Re: Bis starter motor
« Last 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?
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Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving / Re: Bis starter motor
« Last 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.
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Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving / Re: Bis starter motor
« Last 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.
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Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving / Re: Bis starter motor
« Last 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
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Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving / Re: Bis starter motor
« Last post by mintex on November 03, 2025, 06:48:32 PM »
Cheers just bought it 👍
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Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving / Re: Bis starter motor
« Last 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
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Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving / Re: Bis starter motor
« Last 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.
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