Can I service my starter motor?

[smoker]

My Xsara 52 reg 110 hdi is somewhat sluggish to turn over despite a new battery. A search seems to suggest that starter motors are often the culprit. I've succesfully striiped, cleaned and reassembled a starter before, although that was on a motorbike. Can a typical Xsara starter be serviced at home?

Thx all.

[Stickyfinger]

don't know, but this link may help

http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... 10&t=50061" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Peter.N.]

If it has a reduction gear as most seem seem to now, the problem can be that the grease has dried up, a clean and relubricate my well sort it out.

Peter

[jgra1]

I have a brand new set of bushes that may fit Smokey, I need to shift them ..
will try and get more details over weekend.. they are bosch but don't fit my C5 hdi

John

[c.morewood]

From experience.. try replacing the earth and positive leads first..They seem to degrade with age and after I had my positive lead replaced I never had another problem starting regardless of trmperature.
See this thread
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... =3&t=38273" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[addo]

Couldn't agree more; they are a weak link on so many of the PSA products. Beyond that, a pitted solenoid may be restricting current flow a bit.

[BX]

Try this. http://stores.ebay.ie/goldlionautoelect ... 7675.l2563
Marcin has also posted several "how to" videos such as this one http://www.ebay.ie/itm/NEW-BRUSH-KIT-FI ... 25797193b5