Starter woes!

[gray]

Hey friends , over the past week i have been having starter problems. For days the starter was getting weaker every day so i knew it was on its way out!

i check the battery voltage and charged it overnight many times with no change. after running the vehicle it was getting harder to start , but first start in the morning seemed fine. But over the last week it has gotten worse. One day i was stranded and i checked the starter and it was smokin hot so i cooled it down with a rag and some water and sure enough it cranked over and started, which got me home. I know that when the starter is hot there is more resistance thus needing more amps to crank, vicious cycle. Now all i get is a click and puffs of smoke!

I assume i need a new starter but just wanted to check here if i have missed something?
I have checked connections and ground and they are all tight and seem ok

What do you think?

Thanks Gray
In the middle of nowhere in the DR

[trufflehunt]

I think it's trying to tell you it's *****d

[GingerMagic]

Yes, I think you need a new starter.

[GingerMagic]

It is a 45 minute job to replace a starter, no biggie really just stick to the 5 minute rule before disconnecting the battery.

[gray]

Service box lists these starters for my car
2000 406 (RESTYLING) 4 DOOR SALOON 2.0 i 16v 135 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC GEARBOX RFV

STARTER MOTOR DETAIL MITSUBISHI M 000 T 85381
STARTER MOTOR DETAIL MITSUBISHI M 001 T 80082
STARTER MOTOR DETAIL BOSCH 0 001 107 063
STARTER MOTOR DETAIL VALEO (DEMARR) D 7 R 27
STARTER MOTOR DETAIL BOSCH 0 001 108 183
STARTER MOTOR DETAIL MITSUBISHI M 000 T 82081
STARTER MOTOR DETAIL BOSCH 0 001 108 176
STARTER MOTOR DETAIL VALEO (DEMARR) D6 RA 107
STARTER MOTOR DETAIL
STARTER MOTOR DETAIL VALEO (DEMARR) D 7 R 26

But mine in the car is Valeo D6RA661?
what is the best match? will all work?

Having the starter rebuilt in Canada when i return shortly. Unfortunately Peugeot is not sold in Canada.
Anybody Know if these same starters are on other vehicles as well?

thanks

Gray

[jasper5]

As far as I know these starter motors are the same for Citroen and Fiat, but I can find out tomorrow (monday).

[trufflehunt]

You mean this one...?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/dsc/i.html?_sacat ... 61&_sop=15

[gray]

hey guys
thanks for your help.
As i am back in Canada now i was able to get a new OEM Valeo starter for $165 US
Not a bad price at all!