CityBug Starter Motor Replacement/Repair (Citroen C1/Aygo/Peugeot 107)

Sticking starter motor on the Shitroen taken off and fully refurbished,.. well I stripped and cleaned it and fitted absolutely no new parts at all 🤷‍♀️.

[@Venom1985UK]

Stumbled across your videos because I’ve just bought another Peugeot 107. I found myself watching more and more videos not for how to fix things but for the comedy

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

Thanks! I’m here all week 🤣

[@Damsboe]

How to fix the starter motor on a C1, in 31 minutes and 6 seconds. Well done mate. 😀👍

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

Thanks G 🙏

[@bettyourcampervan]

So glad your channel exists.......you always explain things in a very technical informative automotively manner.........i need this today as am putting a new one on my shitter! Well done Sir 🎩

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

Thanks G, glad the vid helped

[@bettyourcampervan]

@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos its all good bruv 👌

[@markslade9722]

Did this on my 07 plate C1 about five years ago, but was shocked on stripping it down to see how worn the brushes were, so bought a new brush set and fitted them at the same time. These are cracking little cars, had mine from brand new (C1 vibe 2007), still have it and it has done 63,000 miles from new, I have done everything on it myself (mechanic by trade), and apart from the usual yearly servicing parts, all I have had to do extra has been two rear exhausts, n/s/r wheel bearing, water pump, clutch kit, tyres, brake pads and discs, wiper blades, usual water leak fixes into the car, and only last week a new battery. Could not believe that the original fulmen battery from new had lasted this many years (15yrs), So replaced it with a hella premium 063 battery like you have an 063. Same time as fitting the battery last week, I also took my starter off to give another check and clean. Plenty of life still in the brushes I changed about 5 yrs ago, but cleaned the commutator up like you did. Love your videos, keep them coming, yes!!! Notice my knob is a bit sloppy now, so going to do your trick in a few days of the self tapping screws idea, much cheaper than buying a complete new gear change mechanism. Just a tip that I found easier during the two times I have removed my starter, rather than trying to unclip the wiring loom like you did, I just also removed the bolt that holds the metal bracket to the actual starter that the wiring loom clips into (10mm I think it was), so no need to try and unclip it, but looking how rusty yours looked, I think if you tried that, then maybe your bolt may have sheared off.

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

I was gonna get brushes myself but thought I’d just wing it haha, and so far so good. Before it would not engage a lot of the time and then be lazy turning it over. I only really fixed it cos I’ve got a planned video where I need it to be working well enough to pull the car which it wouldn’t do at all before, hoping it will now 🤞. The gearstick bodge is one of the best things I’ve done to it tbh, but make sure you use fat enough screws or it won’t work lol

[@markslade9722]

@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos Yeah cheers, if I can't find any thick enough, because after all, ask any woman about knobs, and they will all say that it is about the girth, not length that counts, I will pop into Screwfix and get some thick ones🤣it is like working blind by feel doing those c1 starters, reminds me of the joke about that retired gynaecologist who wall papered his hallway through his letterbox😂😂😂

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

@@markslade9722 yea I’ve heard that the girth is the more vital ingredient than the length, but don’t think my button dick has got either tbh 🤷‍♀️

[@markslade9722]

@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos glad to hear it is not just me then, that lacks both👍🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mattlawton4715]

Good man yes it is a great little car keep fixing keep going 👍

[@RoryPoulsonMusic]

Thanks for the vid Tim. My Aygo starter was exactly the same (Occasionally wouldn't engage with the flywheel). I did the same process you've shown here, reach-arounds included and it starts first time YES!

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

Glad it helped mate. Mine has been bang on since I did it, touch wood.

[@Dark-Lord3386]

I will definitely be buying a new one if I need to do this job after seeing that! You should get some merch going with 'yes' printed all over it. Shirts, mugs etc

[@Gourmondise]

Yupp! Sounds about right! I'm happy to design it!!!

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

I’ll leave that to the proper KZbinrs haha

[@arnietwo11]

Que bueno !! This is the reality of us guys who fix, "tinker" with their own cars. Show it as it is!! I recently changed the starter motor on my 1995, Fiat Barchetta, and as you said it only cost me €45, but i ran into some of those problems trying to get access, and taking off/ on nuts blind !! I am although a bit bemused with u wearing the rubber gloves 🤪

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

Gotta look after them for my side gig as a foot and hand model. hashtagonlyfans

[@sally6457]

Yeah, they're always ripped too, it's like your trying to hide something??🧐

[@GetMoGaming]

This is INSANE. I got an IDENTICAL issue with my nippy lil 107, and I thought NAH, I ain't buyin' one - I'll FIX iIT!! I assume it's just not engaging properly before spinning, soo I'm hoping I can loosen it up a bit with some WD-40 and grease. Let's see how yours goes first... [Edit 1] @10:54 That was my EXACT method of getting it working again for a bit. Giving it a well-placed whack. I have a crowbar-looking-thing (amazingly similar to yours) and hammer under my seat for it, lol. [Edit 2] That went just how I hoped it would. Thanks for the help with the shitter!

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

No problem at all. It lasted a good while after I did this but ultimately did need changing. I got one cheap off Ash Carter in the Facebook bug groups. I made another video showing it done from underneath, but I’ve not uploaded it yet 🤷

[@GetMoGaming]

@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos Great. A good while is all I need for MOT. I've saved that name for the future anyway. Thanks again.👍

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

@@GetMoGaming he’s a great guy. Has most parts, well priced and really helpful too.

[@GetMoGaming]

Such a cool video lol "I ain't got editin' software where I can add arrows..." ... then **The worst google-image-stolen arrows ever pop up** 😂

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

Sounds about right, I make and edit my vids on my iPhone 🤣

[@GetMoGaming]

@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos It's down-to-earth youtubin' 😂😂😂 does the job!

[@flapsfalkland5181]

Slick video Sir Tim 👍👍👍👍

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

Cheers bro 😎

[@benabusthethird9751]

My starter is on it's way out so this was damn good timing.

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

All I’ve done with this is strip it and clean it, but what a difference even though I’ve not even replaced the brushes or out. It’s not missed once since this vid and turns the engine over much faster.

[@beardedsparks2825]

As an electrician, I found this video very interesting.

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

That’s good to hear 😃

[@ballsack4321]

Thank you sir 👍 vid just what i needed 😊

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

Good stuff. Hope it helps!

[@tesytesy9531]

Good job 👏

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

Thanks mate!

[@petersimms4982]

Cracking vid! Wi proper talk 👍😉

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

Thanks mate! There’s loooooaaaaads more of a similar nature on the channel too if you’re interested 🙃

[@artem_79]

Yeeessss 👍👍👍😂 i like your videos!!! These very useful and funny! 🤝

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

Cheers mate! Thanks for watching

[@anthonyenglish9298]

Quality stuff. My shitter’s starter fucks up only when the engine is hot for some weird reason, most likely because these performance engines have such fine tolerances! 😂

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

That will definitely be the reason! It’s pretty common for them to fuck un when hot tbh. Heat adds more electrical resistance into everything

[@tomthompson7400]

Dont be starting anything you dont know how to stop ... todays words of wisdom ..lol

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

Brilliant 😂🙏

[@Dark-Lord3386]

Thanks for the video

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

Your welcome 👍

[@roky6677]

You're the best . Your explanation is very brilliant

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

Thanks 🙏

[@B.a.S.t.A.r.D.]

It’s like diffusing a bomb 🧐 good job 👍

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

One of the brush springs fucked off onto the distance the last time I did one 😂

[@B.a.S.t.A.r.D.]

@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos Lol Hey like yourself I’m tight I don’t like spending money . But after watching this upload i think i will just buy a starter if mine goes 😂

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

@@B.a.S.t.A.r.D. hahaha it’s not bad job tbh, I just made it harder for myself by filming it badly, as usual 😂 .

[@B.a.S.t.A.r.D.]

@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos Your uploads crack me up 😂 funny but informative 😉 You could do with a tripod though ha ha ha 👍

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

@@B.a.S.t.A.r.D. cheers mate. I’m considering getting one of them gimbals, but I’m not qualified to use one 🤷‍♀️

[@Gourmondise]

Tim is this C1 your daily drive or just a project car for shits and giggles? Also, many thanks for the quality humour and content as always!

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

It’s actually a pool car at work that everyone uses, but I drive it more than my other car cos it’s so easy to drive and costs nothing lol.

[@sally6457]

It's both, his bmw has done more miles on a recovery waggon than it has been driven. 😂

[@StechaReal]

YES What is the impact gun you have ?

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

Milwaukee 3/8 M12. It’s brilliant.

[@stevenpearson5718]

Where would I be able to buy the components for changing the brushes , I can't seem to find them online , anyone got a link ??

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

Not sure tbh, I just reused my old ones and stretched the springs so they were being pushed against the commutator harder. It was working perfectly until I made a video about driving with no clutch, and fucked it up again starting the car in gear a few times 😂

[@TB-mizzog]

"im gonna show a demonsteration of ow this shitter works" a modern day Fred Dibnah if ever there was one .

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

That’s the nicest thing anyone has ever said about me, Fred Dibnah was my childhood hero!

[@TB-mizzog]

@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos mine too lol wish id got to meet the guy.

[@mrjoe5661]

On other circumstances this video would have been invaluable to me! My starter has been playing up for ages, just spinning when I turn the key, as if the bendix pinion (?) isn't returning as it should. As things turned out it's no longer an issue!! 🤬😡🤬😡

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

That’s what this was doing, and also not turning the engine over very fast. I shot this video 2 weeks ago and it’s now engaging every time and turning the engine over much faster. YES.

[@mrjoe5661]

@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos Well if I can find a decent 5 door 107 with my insurance settlement, your video could still come in useful in the future!

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

@@mrjoe5661 207? 🤮

[@mrjoe5661]

@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos typo -Well spotted! 😅🤣😅🤣

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

@@mrjoe5661 haha I thought so 🤣

[@mircoboninsegna3629]

Yes....yes and yes. 🤣🤣🤣

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

YES! ❤️

[@patrickdedoehetzelver1960]

how old is that car ,???

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

2007, and way past its best.

[@patrickdedoehetzelver1960]

@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos mine is a 2011, and in very nice condition, by myself, not one bolt is rusty, i have my car c1 tree years and is in new condition, 134000 km on his teller

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

@@patrickdedoehetzelver1960 nice. This one was poorly treated by previous owners and was a shagger when I got it. I’ve kept up the same treatment

[@patrickdedoehetzelver1960]

@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos wel i gonna say, my car was also poor treated, but ones it was in my possesion, i treaded very well, to day i am busy to tread my car and make a film of it and shal put it in my youtube canal and shall give you the link, so you can see what i do, but my english is not proper, i normaly speak dutch, i am from belgium, so excuse mr for my language, if you look

[@patrickdedoehetzelver1960]

@@StupidBlokeStupidVideos kzbin.info8HIHzpqwDEY