In cars with spark ignition engines, starters by Bosch type DF or Delco Remy are used.. Both types of starters are similar in structure. Cars with compression ignition engines were equipped with Bosch starters with power 1,7 kW, driving the flywheel through the planetary gear.
In the first year of production of the E model, a GF starter was installed, while from a year 1985 starter type DW.
When the starter does not crank the engine, this should be checked first, whether the battery is charged. The second possible cause is loose or oxidized terminals on the battery terminals. Other sources of starter failure can be: worn brushes, short circuit of the stator or rotor winding, damage to the commutator.
If the starter motor turns the crankshaft too slowly, this may mean hanging or worn brushes or a short circuit in part of the stator or rotor windings. Before proceeding with the inspection of the technical condition of the starter, it is recommended to check the battery charge level and cleanliness of the terminals.
To remove the starter from the car, follow these steps.
■ Place the front of the car on the stands.
■ Disconnect the battery ground cable.
■ For engines 1,2 i 1,3 unscrew the power cord from the electromagnetic switch and disconnect the wires to the terminals 16 i 50. Unscrew the starter from the engine block and lift it up.
■ In the case of an engine 1,6 Unscrew D 4 bracket bolts and cover plate on the starter and on the engine block.
Remove the top and bottom bolts securing starter to engine and remove starter from below. Disconnect the wires to the starter. The starter is installed in the reverse order.
In the case of an engine 1,6 Start tightening the fastening screws from the bottom, which is tightened only after tightening the top screw.