Starter Motor Re-conditioning

[Jetabout777]

Hi all,

 

My car's starter motor was changed in 2011 to a brand new unit. However, it gave me problems today and I was advised to repair it. My trusted workshop quoted me an approximate figure of $200-$300 for re-conditioning.

 

Does anyone know a direct source where I can get it re-conditioned at a cheaper price instead?

 

I am amazed at why a starter motor would fail so frequently. :angry:

 

Your advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[Galantspeedz]

Hi all,

 

My car's starter motor was changed in 2011 to a brand new unit. However, it gave me problems today and I was advised to repair it. My trusted workshop quoted me an approximate figure of $200-$300 for re-conditioning.

 

Does anyone know a direct source where I can get it re-conditioned at a cheaper price instead?

 

I am amazed at why a starter motor would fail so frequently. :angry:

 

Your advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

Simpang bedok, opposite shop and save. yellow signboard.

 

not a workshop. does mostly start motors only.

 

AA mech directed me to him when car broke down on CNY eve.

 

He managed to bypass the motor on CNY eve for me, i think charge $60 or $80. i have to start engine from bonnet

 

then on the 4th or 5th day, he help me re-con my starter. about $200 i think.

 

i find it reasonable since it was CNY period

[Stinkray]

Simpang bedok, opposite shop and save. yellow signboard.

 

not a workshop. does mostly start motors only.

 

AA mech directed me to him when car broke down on CNY eve.

 

He managed to bypass the motor on CNY eve for me, i think charge $60 or $80. i have to start engine from bonnet

 

then on the 4th or 5th day, he help me re-con my starter. about $200 i think.

 

i find it reasonable since it was CNY period

 

re-con juzt ....that is reasonable.....

[Wishxsr]

$200 - $300 to re co a starter? From what i know its to ex, i did mine at sin ming last year for my odyssey at around $90, it take around 2 hours to done the job.U can also get it recon in JB (shop name Hong Nam, bear to carefour at around RM 150 to Rm 200 depend on model.

[Wishxsr]

Hi all,

 

My car's starter motor was changed in 2011 to a brand new unit. However, it gave me problems today and I was advised to repair it. My trusted workshop quoted me an approximate figure of $200-$300 for re-conditioning.

 

Does anyone know a direct source where I can get it re-conditioned at a cheaper price instead?

 

I am amazed at why a starter motor would fail so frequently. :angry:

 

Your advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

 

Partly due to when u start your engine when the aircon switch is ON.

[Galantspeedz]

$200 - $300 to re co a starter? From what i know its to ex, i did mine at sin ming last year for my odyssey at around $90, it take around 2 hours to done the job.U can also get it recon in JB (shop name Hong Nam, bear to carefour at around RM 150 to Rm 200 depend on model.

 

i think it depends what re con was done too...

[Galantspeedz]

haha realised google map can see the shop.

 

attached is the pic of the place

 

Soon Huat Battery

Edited February 15, 2013 by Galantspeedz

[Jetabout777]

Partly due to when u start your engine when the aircon switch is ON.

 

I am actually quite religious in turning off my car's electrics before I turn off the engine. Hence, I don't face the problem of having the aircon or music blasting when i crank the engine.

 

It is really beyond me why the starter motor would fail so pre-maturely.

[Jetabout777]

$200 - $300 to re co a starter? From what i know its to ex, i did mine at sin ming last year for my odyssey at around $90, it take around 2 hours to done the job.U can also get it recon in JB (shop name Hong Nam, bear to carefour at around RM 150 to Rm 200 depend on model.

 

My car is actually at Sin Ming now, stranded. Where exactly is the shop you mentioned?

[Jetabout777]

Simpang bedok, opposite shop and save. yellow signboard.

 

not a workshop. does mostly start motors only.

 

AA mech directed me to him when car broke down on CNY eve.

 

He managed to bypass the motor on CNY eve for me, i think charge $60 or $80. i have to start engine from bonnet

 

then on the 4th or 5th day, he help me re-con my starter. about $200 i think.

 

i find it reasonable since it was CNY period

 

Thanks for the response.

[Tarzan666]

I did mine in jb accidentally. Juz finished sending my wife clothes to a tailor there.

 

Car cannot start & tailor was next to car workshop. Sibeh heng. Paid around $60 or 70.

Good price as I see the amount of wk done.

 

Previously car was already showing some symptoms but I ignored.

[Pisces69]

Hi all,

 

My car's starter motor was changed in 2011 to a brand new unit. However, it gave me problems today and I was advised to repair it. My trusted workshop quoted me an approximate figure of $200-$300 for re-conditioning.

 

Does anyone know a direct source where I can get it re-conditioned at a cheaper price instead?

 

I am amazed at why a starter motor would fail so frequently. :angry:

 

Your advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

 

There is a solenoid that engages e starter motor gear to e flywheel when u turn e key n it crank.

 

If e gear does not disengage fm e flywheel when u release e key e starter keeps turning while u drive n it wil burn out.

 

U sud hear a whining sound if this happens while u r driving.

Get e solenoid checked in case its faulty.

 

Ive been driving many years n never had to fix e starter motor b4. It sud not spoil in normal use.

 

Also cranking a hard to start engine fr too long can burn out e motor.

[Car_man]

I did mine in jb accidentally. Juz finished sending my wife clothes to a tailor there.

 

Car cannot start & tailor was next to car workshop. Sibeh heng. Paid around $60 or 70.

Good price as I see the amount of wk done.

 

Previously car was already showing some symptoms but I ignored.

 

 

Hi bro, care to share what kind of symptoms before breakdown?

[Josephsatu]

There is a solenoid that engages e starter motor gear to e flywheel when u turn e key n it crank.

 

If e gear does not disengage fm e flywheel when u release e key e starter keeps turning while u drive n it wil burn out.

 

U sud hear a whining sound if this happens while u r driving.

Get e solenoid checked in case its faulty.

 

Ive been driving many years n never had to fix e starter motor b4. It sud not spoil in normal use.

 

Also cranking a hard to start engine fr too long can burn out e motor.

Yea, tats 1 reason the car can catch fire as well.

I always off the radio and listen for any unusual noise first before movin on

[Pisces69]

Yea, tats 1 reason the car can catch fire as well.

I always off the radio and listen for any unusual noise first before movin on

 

 

Yeah but chances starter dun disengage fm flywheel very small.

 

Ive been driving fr >30 yrs n never happen to me. Unless u really suay.

[Josephsatu]

Yeah but chances starter dun disengage fm flywheel very small.

 

Ive been driving fr >30 yrs n never happen to me. Unless u really suay.

Cos' u haven't drive a really old car

With today's coe, alot of old car problems keep cropping up

[Pisces69]

Cos' u haven't drive a really old car

With today's coe, alot of old car problems keep cropping up

 

 

I drove 8-9 year old datsuns b4 ty start e coe system n a 10 year old excel n a 19 year old corona cd coe car b4.

 

Never had such bad luck. Even my frens last time drive old swift n corolla never had it.

 

I guess if suay then wil kenna. But if starter never disengage u can hear e starter whining as u drive.

[Gendut]

Hi all,

 

My car's starter motor was changed in 2011 to a brand new unit. However, it gave me problems today and I was advised to repair it. My trusted workshop quoted me an approximate figure of $200-$300 for re-conditioning.

 

Does anyone know a direct source where I can get it re-conditioned at a cheaper price instead?

 

I am amazed at why a starter motor would fail so frequently. :angry:

 

Your advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

Sorry to bust yr wet dreams but looks like yr trusted workshop has been chopping yr carrot head all these while.

 

For $300 you can get a brand new starter motor. Reconditioning will be typically $50.