Renault Clio starter motor

Car: Renault Clio
Model Year: 2002

Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss

My car wouldnt start had mechanic out he renewed white wire on starter motor,car started perfectly for 1 week.
Had same mechanic out renewed starter motor £170 included labour an vat.
Lasted 2 days and wouldnt start unless i bump started it.
Mechanic came out took the new starter motor off and it had broken up inside.
Had another new starter motor,he also ran a wire from the ignition to the new relay on the starter motor. car started,but my steering became very heavy and steering light came on. Why would this be?

Posted: Nov 25, 2011 (12 years ago)

Big Nose

Points: 4

Think you want to change your " mechanic " .Should not have had to alter wiring if correct starter fitted . There is no relay on a starter motor , just a solenoid .Relay is in different position if fitted .Never heard of a new/reputable make of starter " breaking up inside after two days " Depending on year of your car , but it probably has EPS (electric power steering ) and he has knackered it by the work he has done for whatever reason and you now have no power steering .Is he a mechanic from a garage ?

Posted Nov 25, 2011 (12 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 38,685

No Mobile Mechanic.

Posted Nov 28, 2011 (12 years ago)

Big Nose

Points: 4

Thanks for advice! ;-)

Posted Nov 28, 2011 (12 years ago)

Big Nose

Points: 4

With a little persusation from my brother in law to the mechanic i used (and wont use again!)my car is up and running. YAY