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pglaves
#13338
Define "sounds like crap". If it is a screetch just as the button is released then you need to remove the starter and clean the one-way clutch at the nose of the starter.
RPGR90s
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sounds like crap
What Paul said. I clean the original starter on my '04 RT, about once every 3-4 years. 102k miles now on it. I know it's time when it appears to "drag" and squeal after releasing the starter button, engine running.
It's a straightforward job and you'll be surprised how quiet it is again.
RickR90s
What Paul said. I clean the original starter on my '04 RT, about once every 3-4 years. 102k miles now on it. I know it's time when it appears to "drag" and squeal after releasing the starter button, engine running.
It's a straightforward job and you'll be surprised how quiet it is again.
RickR90s
m_stock10506
Well-known member
Cleaning the starter may be all that's needed. If you decide otherwise - I replaced my starter on my 2001 R1100RT with a starter from DB Electrical. I got it last October, so It's had about 600 starts, no problems at all. Turns over very nicely. About $60. My old starter still works, I put it on the shelf as an emergency spare. I pulled it off and cleaned it many times.
pglaves
#13338
I use Brake System Cleaner
Once again, sorry to resurrect this old thread but I did finally get to this today and it worked awesome. Here's a link to a youtube video (not sure what language they're speaking...) that does a pretty good job of presenting the job.....just in case anyone else happens to be chasing this squealing starter issue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yer5Gmd6kwo
Cheers, Flhfxd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yer5Gmd6kwo
Cheers, Flhfxd
I had this exact problem last year with my R1150RTP. Removed the starter, cleaned it. and a little grease on the pinion gear shaft.
Keith
