Ford Escort 1.6Gl Automatic '78 starter

Does your solonoid kick in? Check this while turning the key over. Listen for a loud click in the engine compartment indicating that the solonoid is engaging. 1. If it's not engaging, check: Battery. Relay on solenoid and ignition key switch. Located behind the ignition keyway. If the solenoid do kick in, check brushes, bushes, armature and bendix. And if starter is firmly tigrtened.

flat battery , stuck bendix on starter the only two things it can be , try hitting starter a few times with a hammer if your sure battery is good may release the bendix spring

Being started that many times per day, chances are that bushings are worn as are all the internal components. You could rebuild it but to do that correctly likely the parts would cost you more than a completely rebuilt unit. A good rebuild includes new end bushings, brushes, solenoid and bendix drive. The only original parts should be the housing, field coils and armature. The symptoms you posted sound more like a worn brush or solenoid internal contact. When testing voltages, your radio and lights are not a really good indicator of battery condition or charging system operation. Always use a good volt or multi-meter to do testing.

STARTER SOLENOID IS ON STARTER.FORD ALSO HAD STARTER RELAY SWITCH ON BACK FIREWALL.FOLLOW THE BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE IT WILL TAKE YOU RIGHT TO STARTER SOLENOID OR RELAY.

You need to replace the starter solenoid that is on the starter it'selfWhile your at it remove the rear cover and then the dust cover from the brush holder and see if you should be replaceing the brushes as well.They should be about a half in long but won't need replaceind unti they're down to 1/8".

Definately sounds like an ignition problem. Try changing the ignition control module on the driver's side fender well.

Yes it is the starter motor, remove it and check, you probabley will have to replace the starter Bendix.

The starter bendix is broken. Replace the starter.

Check voltage at trigger wire going to the solenoid. There should not be any voltage there except when the key is in start positon...if there is the ignition switch may be bad.

Lights dimming a good clue, that means that there is power going to the solonoid but starter moter wont turn. Check all battery connections and starter connections Make sure battery has enough power to turn starter or try jumper cablea.
Sometimes the starter gets jambed up due to poor lube on the bendix. try hitting the housing with a hammer. You can take the starter out and bench rebuild or just replace it its not a hard job,
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