Starting problems with my 512tr

Twsii · 06-19-2011, 05:30 PM

Hi
Has anyone had cranking problems with there tr? Today I went for a ride and after a half hour I stopped an got a drink, when I got back in the car I hit turned the ignition switch and click click was all I got. I waited a few mins and varooooom! Stopped a wile later and no problem. Has anyone had this issue before any help would be great! Thanks

carguy · 06-20-2011, 05:45 PM

It's most likely the solenoid on top of the starter that is giving you trouble. It's always a good idea to verify that all the main power connections are good and clean, like battery terminals, the connections at the starter itself, and also the main power coupler down at the bottom-left frame rail below the engine - yes it's there.

If you determine for sure that you need a new solenoid, don't go to the Ferrari dealership, it will cost you BIG time! Try this source instead. I've used this solenoid on several TRs and it's very good:

http://www.wai-wetherill.com/product...ai_num=66-9131

WAI Part Number 66-9131 (was Ace Electric 7-851)

TRChad · 09-05-2011, 04:33 AM

This link is no longer valid. Does anyone have the part number for a '91 TR? Also, where is the solenoid located? Can't seem to find it.

Thanks.

tazandjan · 09-05-2011, 01:42 PM

Chad- Go to wai-wetherill.com and then do a search for part number 66-9131. Pops right up. Looks like you have to register to use the site.

Here is the 90 and later starter and solenoid from Ricambi's online catalog (#1). They do not show a separate solenoid, so you might want to ask Daniel at Ricambi about it. Starter is only about $2200.

Not much about the starter in the WSM, or I missed it.

Taz
Terry Phillips

carguy · 09-05-2011, 03:52 PM

When I purchased these solenoids in the past, I had to go through a starter-alternator rebuilder and have them order the part. It seems that these solenoids were not for sale to the average joe at that time. Luckily I have a buddy who owns just such a business. He ordered the part and it showed up in a couple of days. It's a direct swap for the the original part.

09-05-2011, 01:42 PM	#4
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,609 Name: Terry H Phillips	Chad- Go to wai-wetherill.com and then do a search for part number 66-9131. Pops right up. Looks like you have to register to use the site. Here is the 90 and later starter and solenoid from Ricambi's online catalog (#1). They do not show a separate solenoid, so you might want to ask Daniel at Ricambi about it. Starter is only about $2200. Not much about the starter in the WSM, or I missed it. Taz Terry Phillips Attached Images Last edited by tazandjan; 09-05-2011 at 05:28 PM.

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06-19-2011, 05:30 PM	#1
Twsii Owner Join Date: Jun 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 6	Starting problems with my 512tr Hi Has anyone had cranking problems with there tr? Today I went for a ride and after a half hour I stopped an got a drink, when I got back in the car I hit turned the ignition switch and click click was all I got. I waited a few mins and varooooom! Stopped a wile later and no problem. Has anyone had this issue before any help would be great! Thanks

06-20-2011, 05:45 PM	#2
carguy Owner Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan Ferrari Life Posts: 303	It's most likely the solenoid on top of the starter that is giving you trouble. It's always a good idea to verify that all the main power connections are good and clean, like battery terminals, the connections at the starter itself, and also the main power coupler down at the bottom-left frame rail below the engine - yes it's there. If you determine for sure that you need a new solenoid, don't go to the Ferrari dealership, it will cost you BIG time! Try this source instead. I've used this solenoid on several TRs and it's very good: http://www.wai-wetherill.com/product...ai_num=66-9131 WAI Part Number 66-9131 (was Ace Electric 7-851)

09-05-2011, 04:33 AM	#3
TRChad Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Ferrari Life Posts: 48	This link is no longer valid. Does anyone have the part number for a '91 TR? Also, where is the solenoid located? Can't seem to find it. Thanks.

09-05-2011, 03:52 PM	#5
carguy Owner Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan Ferrari Life Posts: 303	When I purchased these solenoids in the past, I had to go through a starter-alternator rebuilder and have them order the part. It seems that these solenoids were not for sale to the average joe at that time. Luckily I have a buddy who owns just such a business. He ordered the part and it showed up in a couple of days. It's a direct swap for the the original part.