Starter motor issues

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   Hi
My 1.6 diesel T3 has gone through three starter motors in 1.5 years now. I knew something was up last time as on starting the engine had a 'whine' or 'breathiness' that I recalled the last time it failed. I restarted the engine numerous times but the sound persisted and sure enough when I got home it had failed.

I don't have a trusted T3 mechanic locally  (maidenhead, berkshire) and the last two garages/mechanics have just replaced the starter and ignored my asking for then to investigate further.

Can anyone advise what might be going on or alternatively advise on any decent T3 mechanics in my area

Thanks in advance

Dennis

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Dennis1984 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 07 Apr 19 Location: SL6 9NA Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dennis1984 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Starter motor issues Posted: 07 Apr 19 at 11:02
	Hi My 1.6 diesel T3 has gone through three starter motors in 1.5 years now. I knew something was up last time as on starting the engine had a 'whine' or 'breathiness' that I recalled the last time it failed. I restarted the engine numerous times but the sound persisted and sure enough when I got home it had failed. I don't have a trusted T3 mechanic locally (maidenhead, berkshire) and the last two garages/mechanics have just replaced the starter and ignored my asking for then to investigate further. Can anyone advise what might be going on or alternatively advise on any decent T3 mechanics in my area Thanks in advance Dennis

Timjburrows Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 06 Sep 14 Location: Oxfordshire Status: Offline Points: 226	Post Options Post Reply Quote Timjburrows Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 Apr 19 at 13:53
	we had a landrover with starter issues,they spent a lot of time changing starters and batteries each of which fixed it temporarily,went on for a couple of years,then they asked me what I thought,I got the jump leads bypassed the main cables and it started,looked at the earth strap and got ITS BEEN CLEANED but it had overheated over time and was corroded,new wire fitted,no more problems,hindsight is a wonderful thing.could be your wires?