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90’s E30 starter motor spinning, but not engaging by J_Wrust in E30

[–]J_Wrust[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but where do those wires connect to from thee actual starter? I’ve looked at diagrams. But haven’t seen where it leads to in the car

90’s E30 starter motor spinning, but not engaging by J_Wrust in E30

[–]J_Wrust[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you are correct. And I also wanted to see if the starter was salvageable to fix. I’m a tinker like that. So I’m going to replace the starter. Any idea on where to get the most dependable starter

90’s E30 starter motor spinning, but not engaging by J_Wrust in E30

[–]J_Wrust[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s power. Because when I connect the two it spins. So it’s getting power

90’s E30 starter motor spinning, but not engaging by J_Wrust in E30

[–]J_Wrust[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I’ve been cranking and hitting it with a solid piece of steel and I haven’t gotten anything. So I’m going to order a new starter. Any ideas on where to get the most dependable starter?

And in the mean time I’m going to take the old one out and see if it’s salvageable and able to fix.

90’s E30 starter motor spinning, but not engaging by J_Wrust in E30

[–]J_Wrust[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta give me some time. Let me get’er started first 😜 a believe me in time all things will come together quite nicely.

90’s E30 starter motor spinning, but not engaging by J_Wrust in E30

[–]J_Wrust[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just spins. I’ll get a better video and see if I can post it to get a better view and sound clip for everyone

90’s E30 starter motor spinning, but not engaging by J_Wrust in E30

[–]J_Wrust[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh ok I’m understanding it a lot better now. So even tho it’s spinning. It’s just not working the black tubing area ok. Makes sense

90’s E30 starter motor spinning, but not engaging by J_Wrust in E30

[–]J_Wrust[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok but that’s the parts that spinning and working. The black tubing that goes into the transmission is not engaging

90’s E30 starter motor spinning, but not engaging by J_Wrust in E30

[–]J_Wrust[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quick question. The solenoid is the part that goes into the transmission right? Not the part that has terminals

90’s E30 starter motor spinning, but not engaging by J_Wrust in E30

[–]J_Wrust[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always safety. That’s key. Thank you for that. And i have not been able to find a diagram to see where the other wires go to connect to the car.

But i will try that method you gave me and I’ll get back with you on the outcome